Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.4.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Rockwatch The club for young geologists ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Rocks on Ice! The Secret Geology Powering Olympic Curling](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rocks-on-ice-the-secret-geology-powering-olympic-curling/) - With the Winter Olympics in full swing, there’s one sport that makes geologists lean forward in their seats — Curling! Why? Because the real MVP might just be the rock itself. What Is Curling? Curling is played by two teams of four. Players take turns sliding eight stones down an ice sheet towards a circular - [CSI: Geoscience – When Rocks Solve Crimes!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/csi-geoscience-when-rocks-solve-crimes/) - What if a handful of soil could solve a crime? What if landscapes, minerals and microscopic clues could reveal hidden histories? This February, our friends at the Geological Society of London are inviting students and teachers to step into the fascinating world of forensic geoscience with their exciting “CSI: Geoscience” webinar series. Designed especially for - [Live in the Stone Age with Rockwatch!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/live-in-the-stone-age-with-rockwatch/) - Sunday 12 April 2026 10:00am for coffee | 10:30am start | Finish approx. 1:00pm Celtic Harmony Camp, near Hertford (SG13 8NY) Minimum age: 7 Rockwatch is delighted to be teaming up with our friends at the Amateur Geological Society (AGS) – North London for a very special prehistoric experience! Join us at Celtic Harmony Camp, - [Join us for Fossil Hunting at Bracklesham Bay](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/join-us-for-fossil-hunting-at-bracklesham-bay/) - If you’ve ever dreamed of finding a fossil shark’s tooth with the sea stretching out in front of you, Bracklesham Bay is the place to do it — and this May, Rockwatch is heading back. On Saturday 16th May 2026, join fossil experts David and Anne Bone for a relaxed but thrilling afternoon exploring one - [Folkestone’s Footprints: Walking Where Dinosaurs Once Walked](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/folkestones-footprints-walking-where-dinosaurs-once-walked/) - Have you ever stood in the exact place where dinosaurs once walked? In April and June 2026, Rockwatch is offering members the chance to do just that on our Folkestone’s Footprints fieldtrips in Kent—home to some of the most important dinosaur footprint discoveries in Britain. The day begins on the rocky foreshore at Copt Point, - [Join us Behind the Scenes at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/join-us-behind-the-scenes-at-the-oxford-university-museum-of-natural-history/) - A special half-term Rockwatch visit: Wednesday 18 February 2026, 10.30am - approx. 3.00pm. Join Rockwatch this February half term for a fascinating behind-the-scenes experience at one of the world’s most famous natural history museums. If you’ve already joined us at Lowewood Museum in the past, this is the perfect alternative trip on the same day. - [February Half Term Fossil Fun at Lowewood Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/feb-half-term-fossil-fun-at-lowewood-museum/) - Wednesday 19 February 2025 | 10:30am–3:00pm Rockwatch is delighted to be returning to Lowewood Museum this February half term for a day dedicated to fossils, creativity and discovery. This free, drop-in event is perfect for children and families who are curious about the ancient past. Throughout the day, visitors can handle real fossils, take part - [Christmas Geology Fun for Young Rockwatchers!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/christmas-geology-fun/) - The festive season is here, and what better way to keep young geology lovers engaged over the school holidays than with some Festive-themed geology activities? We’ve put together a special activity sheet packed with four fun and creative crafts that combine the magic of Christmas with the wonder of rocks, fossils, and dinosaurs. Our Christmas - [Issue 101 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published December 2025](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/issue-101-of-the-rockwatch-magazine-published-december-2025/) - Issue 101 Contents List: published December 2025 Rockwatch members receive a copy of the Rockwatch Magazine three times a year to coincide with the main school holidays - Christmas, Easter and Summer. To receive your copy of the magazine join today! Inside this issue... AMMONITES GO THE DISTANCE Tracing rocks over 1000KM apart LIFESAVING GEOLOGY - [Issue 101 of the Rockwatch Magazine – Out Now!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/issue-101-of-the-rockwatch-magazine-out-now/) - Issue 101 of the Rockwatch Magazine has landed just in time for the Christmas holidays — the perfect companion for cosy winter reading between festive fun and family time. This latest issue is packed with geological wonders, fascinating stories and inspiring people, taking readers from life-saving geology beneath our feet to rocks that have travelled - [Happy International Geodiversity Day!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/international-geodiversity-day/) - Every year on 6th October, people all over the world celebrate International Geodiversity Day (IGD). It’s a special day to remind us that the Earth has amazing stories to tell – and this year’s theme is: One Earth, Many Stories Rockwatch is super excited to join in with this year’s celebrations together with Dr Anjana - [Give the Gift of Rockwatch Membership This Christmas!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/give-the-gift-of-rockwatch-membership-this-christmas/) - Are you looking for a Christmas gift that’s exciting, educational, and packed with adventures? A Rockwatch Membership Gift is the perfect present for children who love dinosaurs, fossils, minerals, rocks, or simply exploring the outdoors! 🎄 For only £15 per family, you can give a whole year of geological fun — plus a fantastic membership - [Russell Society Junior Members Magazine – Free Download for Rockwatchers!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/russell-society-junior-members-magazine-free-download-for-rockwatchers/) - We’re delighted to share a great new resource for our young mineral enthusiasts! The Russell Society has released the first two editions of its Junior Members Magazine, and both are now available as free PDF downloads. Rockwatch members with an interest in minerals may find these magazines especially enjoyable and inspiring. Designed to encourage the - [Exploring Earth’s Atmosphere with Dr Amy Gentry and GeoBus](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/exploring-earths-atmosphere-with-dr-amy-gentry-and-geobus/) - At this year’s Festival of Geology, young Rockwatchers got hands-on with one of the event’s most popular workshops: The Tumbling Tower of Time, led by Dr Amy Gentry, Outreach Leader for the UCL GeoBus team. Designed to test balance, logic, and geological knowledge, the activity taught children how Earth’s atmosphere has evolved across billions of - [Festival of Geology Speaker Highlights — Exclusive Q&A Series](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/festival-of-geology-speaker-highlights-exclusive-qa-series/) - Fresh off the back of last Saturday’s Festival of Geology, we’re still buzzing from a day packed with discovery, fossils, hands-on fun, and brilliant people who make geology come alive! If you joined us at the Festival, you’ll know how inspiring our talks and workshops were — from fossil-hunting detectives to mammoth discoveries! And if - [Discover the Cross-Channel Geopark Festival at Dover Castle – 8th November](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/cross-channel-geopark-festival/) - On Friday 8th November, the Cross-Channel Geopark is hosting a landmark day festival at the magnificent Dover Castle! Step into a landscape shaped over 400 million years and uncover the hidden geological links between Kent and northern France. The castle itself sits on chalk cliffs of immense geological and cultural importance, forming part of the - [Meet Our 2025 Rockstars!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/meet-our-2025-rockstars/) - Rockwatch Chair, Clare Byrne gives us her take on this year's Rockstar Winners. Every year, the Rockstars Young Geologists’ Competition fills us with excitement, curiosity, and a renewed sense of wonder about the world we live in. This year’s entries were truly extraordinary — full of imagination, hard work, and genuine fascination for geology and - [Celebrating the 2025 Rockstars Young Geologists’ Competition Winners!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/celebrating-the-2025-rockstars-young-geologists-competition-winners/) - Today, Monday 26th October, marked a thrilling moment as we celebrated the winners of the 2025 Rockstars Young Geologists’ Competition at the Prize Giving Ceremony hosted by the Anglo American Foundation in London. This annual event shines a spotlight on the imagination, curiosity, and scientific spirit of young people across the UK. From fossil hunters - [Join Rockwatch at the 2025 Festival of Geology](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/join-rockwatch-at-the-2025-festival-of-geology/) - Get ready to discover and explore because Rockwatch is heading to the Festival of Geology on Saturday 1st November 2025 at The Geological Society, Burlington House, London — and we want YOU to come along! This is a FREE family-friendly day packed full of activities, talks, workshops and hands-on science fun. Whether you’re into dinosaurs, - [Celebrate International Geodiversity Day with Rockwatch](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/celebrate-international-geodiversity-day-with-rockwatch/) - International Geodiversity Day is almost here, and Rockwatch is ready to celebrate in style! This global celebration takes place every year on 6 October, shining a spotlight on the many ways geodiversity – the rocks, fossils, minerals, soils, and landscapes around us – shapes our planet and our lives. This year, we’re bringing you something - [Fun activities to do on International Geodiversity Day!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/fun-activities-to-do-on-international-geodiversity-day/) - To help you celebrate International Geodiversity Day we've put together some fun activities for all young rock detectives to enjoy! Every year on 6th October, people all over the world celebrate the incredible geodiversity that shapes our planet — the rocks, fossils, minerals, soils, and landscapes that tell the story of Earth’s past and present. - [How can we listen to the whispers of rocks?](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/the-whispers-of-rock-with-anjana-khatwa/) - I have a superpower that most people can’t see. Maybe you have it too? I can walk through the world and travel back in time whenever I want. I can enter worlds that no longer exist to feel an ancient wind that once moved a sand grain or gain a sense of how a river - [Join Rockwatch at the Festival of Geology 2025!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/join-rockwatch-at-the-festival-of-geology-2025/) - It’s back! Rockwatch is thrilled to be part of the Geologists’ Association Festival of Geology 2025 – a whole weekend of free fun for children, families and anyone curious about our amazing planet. 📅 When: Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd November 2025 📍 Where: The Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London On Saturday 1st November, - [Rockwatch Families Enjoy a Fantastic Fossil & Minerals Day in Derbyshire](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/fantastic-fossil-minerals-day-in-derbyshire/) - What a fabulous time we had on our Rockwatch field trip to Derbyshire! Families joined us for a full day of geological adventures at the National Stone Centre, Steeplehouse Quarry, Cromford Moor Mine site, and beyond. From exploring the Geotrail and spotting ancient fossils to riding the Steeple Grange Light Railway, discovering shark teeth in - [Leeson House 2025 – Exploring Dorset’s Geological Delights](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/leeson-house-2025-exploring-dorsets-geological-delights/) - This year’s annual Rockwatch residential trip to Dorset was another action-packed adventure! Rockwatchers spent five days based at our home for the week – the Leeson House Field Studies Centre, exploring some of Dorset’s most spectacular geological sites and making plenty of memories along the way. Day 1 – Settling In Rockwatchers arrived at Leeson - [Still Time to Enter the 2025 Rockwatch Young Geologists’ Competition!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/still-time-to-enter-the-2025-rockwatch-young-geologists-competition/) - Have you been out and about this summer, discovering rocks, fossils, landscapes or museums filled with geological treasures? Maybe you’ve joined us on one of our Rockwatch field trips, explored a coastline, or found out something fascinating about the Earth and its land forms and processes? Good news – there’s still time to share your - [Join Rockwatch at Ware Museum for a Rock and Fossil Day](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/join-rockwatch-at-ware-museum-for-a-rock-and-fossil-day/) - Date: Tuesday 12 August 2025 Time: 11.00am – 3.30pm Cost: £2 per child (drop-in) Join Rockwatch with friends from Ware Museum for a day of exciting hands-on activities discovering the amazing world of rocks and fossils. Activities include: Race a trilobite – see if you can beat these prehistoric creatures! Paint a plaster fossil – - [Rockwatch Magazine Hits 100 Issues!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-hits-100/) - Celebrating Our Centenary Edition Packed Full of Geology Fun We’re excited to announce a major milestone in Rockwatch history — the publication of the 100th issue of Rockwatch Magazine! That’s right, our special Summer Holiday issue marks a century of Rockwatch bringing geology to life for young enthusiasts across the UK. Published three times a - [Digging into Mary Anning’s Legacy: Rockwatch Heads Back to Somerset!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/digging-into-mary-annings-legacy-rockwatch-heads-back-to-somerset/) - Digging into Mary Anning’s Legacy: Rockwatch Heads Back to Somerset! We're thrilled to be heading back to one of Rockwatch’s most popular destinations — the Somerset Earth Science Centre — for a very special summer holiday trip focused on one of the most iconic figures in palaeontology: Mary Anning. Taking place on Tuesday, 19th August, - [Thank You for Joining Us in Staithes!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/thanks-for-joining-us-in-staithes/) - A huge thank you to all the brilliant Rockwatchers who joined us for our recent field trip to Staithes, North Yorkshire! It was a fantastic day filled with fossil hunting, coastal exploring, and geological discovery. Special thanks must go to Professor Kevin G. Taylor, who led the trip and shared his incredible knowledge of the - [Dig Into Derbyshire’s Deep Past with Rockwatch!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/dig-into-derbyshires-deep-past-with-rockwatch/) - Rockwatch invites young geologists and their families to a truly unique experience on Thursday 21st August 2025 — a Fossils and Minerals Day at the National Stone Centre in Derbyshire! This educational and fun-packed event is perfect for curious minds eager to explore the story of Derbyshire’s rocks, fossils, and industrial heritage. We'll begin with - [100 Issues and Counting: A Q&A with the Editors of Rockwatch Magazine](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/100-issues-qa-with-rockwatch-magazine-editors/) - The Magazine Over the Years When was the first issue of the Rockwatch magazine published, and what was in it? Peter: The first issue was published in Spring 1992, over 33 years ago!!! That issue had an amazing article on the dawn of the dinosaurs written by world-famous vertebrate palaeontologist Mike Benton. There was also - [Issue 100 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published July 2025](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/issue-100-rockwatch-magazine/) - Issue 100 Contents List: published July 2025 Rockwatch members receive a copy of the Rockwatch Magazine three times a year to coincide with the main school holidays - Christmas, Easter and Summer. To receive your copy of the magazine join today! Inside this issue... IN THE LONG RUN, GEOLOGY ALWAYS WINS A tale of two - [Celebrating Our 2024 Rockstar Young Geologists – And Announcing This Year’s Competition!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/celebrating-our-2024-rockstar-young-geologists-and-announcing-this-years-competition/) - As we gear up for the 2025 Rockstar Young Geologists’ Competition, we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible talent, creativity, and curiosity showcased by last year’s brilliant young geologists. The 2024 competition saw entries from across the country, with participants delving deep into the world beneath our feet – from ancient fossils to fault - [Join the Team as Rockwatch Field Trip Manager](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/join-the-team-as-rockwatch-field-trip-manager/) - Are you passionate about geology and keen to inspire the next generation of rock stars? Rockwatch, the junior branch of the Geologists’ Association, is on the lookout for a Field Trip Manager to help organise and deliver our exciting calendar of geological adventures across the UK. Thanks to the growing success of Rockwatch and increasing - [Discover the Wonders of Science at the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/discover-the-wonders-of-science-at-the-royal-societys-summer-science-exhibition/) - 1–6 July 2025 | Free Entry | Fun for All Ages Rockwatchers – get ready for an exciting week of discovery! The Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition is back from 1–6 July 2025, and it’s bursting with amazing activities, inspiring talks, and cutting-edge science – all completely free and perfect for curious minds of all - [Rockwatch at the 2025 Lyme Regis Fossil Festival – Join the Fun!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-at-the-2025-lyme-regis-fossil-festival/) - Dates: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th June Time: From 10:00 AM Location: Lyme Regis, Jurassic Coast The Lyme Regis Fossil Festival is back for 2025, and Rockwatch is excited to be joining the fun once again! Set against the stunning backdrop of the Jurassic Coast, this vibrant, family-friendly festival is a highlight of the geological - [Join Rockwatch at Discover Bucks Museum this Bank Holiday!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/join-rockwatch-at-discover-bucks-museum-this-bank-holiday/) - Sunday 4 May 2025 | 12pm–3pm | Tickets £2 Join Rockwatch and our friends at Discover Bucks Museum for a fantastic Bank Holiday afternoon of rock, fossil, and mineral fun for all the family. We’ll be joined by local geology experts from the Bucks Geology Group, who will be on hand to share their incredible - [Pebble Detectives in Action – Rockwatch at Thorndon Country Park](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/pebble-detectives-in-action-rockwatch-at-thorndon-country-park/) - Saturday 31 May 2025 |Essex Rockwatchers were out in force at Thorndon Country Park this May for an exciting Pebble Trail Adventure – and what a fantastic day it was! Building on the pebble skills many members gained at our recent Harrow Weald Common event, this field trip gave everyone the chance to test their - [Discover the Stories Hidden in Stone at Thorndon Country Park!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/discover-the-stories-hidden-in-stone-at-thorndon-country-park/) - 31 May 2025 | 10.30–1pm | £2.50 per person If you joined us for our recent Pebble Adventure at Harrow Weald Common, you won’t want to miss what’s next! We're heading to Thorndon Country Park in Essex for another hands-on Pebble Trail exploration — and this time, you can put your new pebble-spotting skills to - [Discover the Secrets of the Past with The Fossil Keeper’s Treasure](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/discover-the-secrets-of-the-past-with-the-fossil-keepers-treasure/) - Are you fascinated by fossils and the incredible stories they tell? Do you dream of unearthing ancient secrets hidden in the rocks beneath your feet? If so, The Fossil Keeper’s Treasure is a gem of a book for you! Written by palaeontologist Amy Atwater and beautifully illustrated by Nat Cardozo, this brand-new book from publisher, - [Introducing Issue 99 of the Rockwatch Magazine – Packed with Fossils, Field Trips, and Fascinating Finds!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/introducing-issue-99-rockwatch-magazine/) - We’re thrilled to bring you the 99th issue of the Rockwatch Magazine – which landed in your letterboxes just in time for the Easter holidays! As always, this issue is bursting with geological discoveries, creative competition entries, and inspiring stories from real-life geologists. Here’s a peek at what’s inside: Meet Our New Science Editor, James - [Issue 98 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published December 2024](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/issue-98-of-the-rockwatch-magazine-published-december-2024/) - Issue 98 Contents List: published December 2024 Rockwatch members receive a copy of the Rockwatch Magazine three times a year to coincide with the main school holidays - Christmas, Easter and Summer. To receive your copy of the magazine join today! Inside this issue... FANTASTIC FAULTS! Rockstar winner's model way of explaining faults ALL ABOUT - [Issue 99 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published April 2025](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/issue-99-rockwatch-magazine/) - Issue 99 Contents List: published April 2025 Rockwatch members receive a copy of the Rockwatch Magazine three times a year to coincide with the main school holidays - Christmas, Easter and Summer. To receive your copy of the magazine join today! Inside this issue... AMMOLITES (AND AMMONITES) Rare beauty of a Cretaceous mineral WHAT GEOLOGY - [Pebble Detectives on the Case at Harrow Weald Common!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/pebble-detectives-on-the-case-at-harrow-weald-common/) - Our Rockwatch pebble detectives were out in full force this Easter break, exploring a hidden geological gem in North London – the ancient and mysterious Harrow Weald Common! Rockwatchers set off to uncover the secrets of the Stanmore Gravel – a fascinating layer of pebbles that survived the Ice Ages. This special area, right - [Join Us on the 2025 Rockwatch Residential Field Trip!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/join-rockwatch-residential-fieldtrip-2025/) - Are you ready to hunt fossils, explore ancient rock layers, and walk through time with fellow Rockwatchers? Our epic 5-day field trip to Dorset returns this summer and we’d love you to join us! From Monday 28 July to Friday 1 August 2025, we’ll be staying at Leeson House near Swanage with the on-site Field - [Fossil Hunting Adventure in Staithes – Join Rockwatch for a Day in North Yorkshire!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/fossil-hunting-adventure-in-staithes-join-rockwatch-for-a-day-in-north-yorkshire/) - Sorry – this field trip is now fully booked. We’re busy planning more field trips over the coming months so keep checking back for future events! Are you ready to step back in time and explore the fascinating Jurassic history of North Yorkshire? On Sunday, 13th July 2025, Rockwatch is heading to Staithes for an - [Join Rockwatch on a Special London Pebble Trail!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/london-pebble-trail/) - Would you like to be a Pebble Detective? Did you know that hidden in the hills of Northwest London, you can find some of the most mysterious and scientifically significant pebbles where scientists are looking for clues about their past? Thought to be over 2 million years old, the Stanmore Gravel Formation was deposited before the - [Join Rockwatch for a Rock & Fossil Afternoon at Discover Bucks Museum!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/join-rockwatch-for-a-rock-fossil-afternoon-at-discover-bucks-museum/) - Rockwatch is thrilled to announce that we’ll be taking part in an exciting Rock & Fossil Afternoon at Discover Bucks Museum on Sunday, 4 May 2025, from 12 pm to 3 pm! This fun-filled event is perfect for families, budding geologists, and anyone curious about the fascinating world of rocks and fossils. What’s in Store? - [Oodles of Fun at Ogmore-by-Sea](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/oodles-of-fun-at-ogmore-by-sea/) - It was a chilly but dry day for our recent Rockwatch field trip, and it was wonderful to return to Wales for another geological adventure! Led by the Professor Paul Wright, our intrepid adventurers journeyed through time, uncovering the secrets of the ancient world preserved in the area’s geology. From the 340-million-year-old Carboniferous sea floors, - [Discover the Ancient Secrets of Bracklesham Bay – Sorry Event Now Full!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/discover-the-ancient-secrets-of-bracklesham-bay-join-rockwatch-for-a-geolab-and-fossil-hunt/) - Sorry - this field trip is now FULLY BOOKED. Don't worry there are more events coming soon! If you love fossils and geology, then don’t miss this incredible opportunity to dig into Earth’s history at Bracklesham Bay on Saturday 26th April 2025! The day kicks off with GeoLab, an interactive morning filled with fascinating geological - [The Forces that Shaped South Wales - Rockwatch Field Trip to Ogmore](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/field-trip-to-ogmore-wales/) - Join Rockwatch for a fascinating field trip to Ogmore-by-Sea, Wales, on Saturday, 15th March 2025, where Professor Paul Wright will guide us through a geological adventure! This hands-on experience will take us across ancient landscapes, from 340-million-year-old Carboniferous sea floors teeming with fossil corals to Jurassic beaches where we’ll uncover ammonites hidden within the famous - [Join us for More Fossil Fun at Lowewood Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/fossil-fun-at-lowewood-museum/) - Are you ready to unearth some prehistoric fun this half term? Whether you're a budding paleontologist, a family looking for an exciting day out, or simply a rock enthusiast at heart, we've got an event that will rock your world! Event Details What: Half Term Fossil Fun Day When: Wednesday, 19 February 2025 Time: 10:30 - [Meet James Barnet: From Rockwatcher to Co-Science Editor of Rockwatch Magazine](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/meet-james-barnet/) - We are thrilled to welcome James Barnet as the new co-science editor of the Rockwatch magazine! James is a particularly special addition to our team because he first joined Rockwatch as a young enthusiast over 20 years ago. It was during his childhood as a Rockwatch member that James’s passion for geology was ignited, and - [A Fond Farewell to Susanna van Rose](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/a-fond-farewell-to-susanna-van-rose/) - As the Christmas holidays approach, Rockwatch members can take a well-deserved break from their schoolbooks and dive into the latest edition of the Rockwatch Magazine! Issue 98 is a truly special one, marking a significant milestone in the magazine's history. This issue will be the last to feature the incredible Susanna van Rose as one - [Issue 97 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published July 2024](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/issue-97-of-the-rockwatch-magazine-published-july-2024/) - Issue 97 Contents List: published July 2024 Rockwatch members receive a copy of the Rockwatch Magazine three times a year to coincide with the main school holidays - Christmas, Easter and Summer. To receive your copy of the magazine join today! BEFORE THE WHALE AND DIPPY – THERE WAS CETI! A museum’s showpiece displays QUACKING - [Win an Exclusive Copy of An Anthology of Our Extraordinary Earth!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/win-an-anthology-of-our-extraordinary-earth/) - Are you ready for an extraordinary adventure? Rockwatch is thrilled to announce an exciting book giveaway that will take you on a journey across the wonders of our planet. We’re giving one lucky follower the chance to win a hardback copy of An Anthology of Our Extraordinary Earth by the talented Cally Oldershaw. This beautifully - [Give the Gift of Discovery: Why Rockwatch Membership is the Perfect Christmas Present](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-membership-christmas-present/) - Are you looking for an exciting, educational, and truly unique Christmas gift for a budding young explorer in your life? Whether they’re fascinated by dinosaurs, captivated by fossils, or enchanted by sparkling gems and minerals, a Rockwatch membership is a gift that inspires curiosity and adventure! Ideal for grandparents, aunties, uncles, mums, and dads to - [Celebrating Young Earth Explorers - Highlights from the 2024 Rockstars Competition!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/celebrating-2024-rockstars/) - Today, Friday 25th September, marked an exciting moment as we premiered the 2024 Rockstars Young Geologists’ Competition Film Showcase at the prestigious Prize Giving Ceremony hosted by the Anglo American Foundation’s Headquarters in London. This annual event is a celebration of the hard work, creativity, and dedication of young geologists who have explored diverse geological - [Exciting Talks at the 2024 Festival of Geology](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/exciting-talks-at-the-2024-festival-of-geology/) - Rockwatchers, get ready for a thrilling day at the Festival of Geology on 2 November 2024, with a line-up of fascinating talks from top geologists and palaeontologists! Mark your calendars and don’t miss these engaging sessions designed to inspire both adults and young rock enthusiasts. 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Tom Sharpe: "Mary Anning and Her - [Be an Urban Geology Detective at the GA Festival of Geology 2024!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/urban-geology-walks-2024/) - Hey Rockwatchers! Ready for an adventure? The GA Festival of Geology 2024 has some exciting Urban Geology walks in London to help you hone your geo-detective skills - perfect for young explorers and curious minds. Let’s dive into what each walk has to offer! Rocks and Fossils of the City of London Led by Mike - [Diary of Our Rockwatch Trip to Dorset with Our Young Geologists](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/residential-roundup-2024/) - https://youtu.be/vuLNjnDsuco Monday 29th July: Check-in and Making Friends As our young geologists arrived and checked in at the Leeson House Field Studies Centre, the atmosphere was filled with excitement as everyone settled in and began to get to know one another. Leeson House has plenty of fun activities designed to break the ice and build - [Issue 96 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published April 2024](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/issue-96-of-the-rockwatch-magazine-published-april-2024/) - Issue 96 Contents List: published April 2024 Rockwatch members receive a copy of the Rockwatch Magazine three times a year to coincide with the main school holidays - Christmas, Easter and Summer. To receive your copy of the magazine join today! MINERAL FAIR MAGIC All about a trip to Munich MINING DISCOVERIES Among the metal-bearing - [Explore the Wonders of the Evolution Garden at the Natural History Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/explore-the-wonders-of-the-evolution-garden-at-the-natural-history-museum/) - By Diana Clements Attention Rockwatchers! The Natural History Museum in London has unveiled an extraordinary exhibit that you won't want to miss. Welcome to the Evolution Garden, a new outdoor space that brings the history of our planet to life in the museum's east garden. Open daily during museum hours with free access—best approached from - [Summer Holiday Count Down is On!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/summer-holiday-count-down-is-on/) - The school holidays are almost here which means 6 whole weeks of fun ahead! With a month to go before 'school's out' the countdown is on to the summer holidays. It also means you'll have plenty of time to enter this year's Rockstars Young Geologists' Competition 2024. Check out our Competition page for all the - [Download the Rockstars Competition Leaflet](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockstars-competition-leaflet/) - Download the Rockstars Young Geologists' Competition 2024 Entry Form today and start planning your entry to be in with a chance of becoming one of this year's Rockstars! - [Exciting News! Repeat Visit to Somerset Earth Science Centre](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/exciting-news-repeat-visit-to-somerset-earth-science-centre/) - Back by popular demand, we're excited to announce our much-anticipated return to the Somerset Earth Science Centre on Tuesday, August 13th! Following the incredible response from our previous trip, we're thrilled to open up a few more spots for Rockwatch members who are eager to delve into the wonders of Somerset's geological treasures. If you - [Unveiling the Mysteries of Dorset's Jurassic Coastline: Book Your Spot Now!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/unveiling-the-mysteries-of-dorsets-jurassic-coastline-book-your-spot-now/) - This event is now fully booked. You can contact us to join the waiting list or check out other Rockwatch events coming up! Calling all adventurers, fossil enthusiasts, and curious minds! It's that time of the year again – the eagerly anticipated Dorset 5-Day Residential Fieldtrip awaits, and you're invited to embark on an unforgettable journey with us from - [Join the Adventure: Fossil Hunting at Walton-on-the-Naze!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/join-the-adventure-fossil-hunting-at-walton-on-the-naze/) - This event is now fully booked. You can contact us to join the waiting list or check out other Rockwatch events coming up! Rockwatchers get ready for another epic journey back in time! Get your fossil-hunting gear ready because on the 16th June we're heading to Walton-on-the-Naze for an amazing adventure! Led by the amazing Ian and Ros Mercer, - [Issue 95 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published December 2023](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/issue-95-of-the-rockwatch-magazine-published-december-2023/) - Issue 95 Contents List: published December 2023 Rockwatch members receive a copy of the Rockwatch Magazine three times a year to coincide with the main school holidays - Christmas, Easter and Summer. To receive your copy of the magazine join today! BREAKWATER SURPRISE Bude's riches, hidden in plain sight EASTERN CAPE FIELD ADVENTURES Excitement on - [Join Rockwatch and Friends at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/join-rockwatch-and-friends-at-the-lyme-regis-fossil-festival/) - Join Rockwatch and Friends for an Adventure at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival! Date: Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th June Time: 10:00 AM onwards Location: Lyme Regis, Jurassic Coast Calling all fossil enthusiasts, explorers, and families looking for an adventure! The Lyme Regis Fossil Festival is back, and it's bigger and better than ever! Dive - [Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2024 Programme](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rs-summer-science-2024/) - Rockwatchers - check out this year's talks and activities lined up for The Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition from 2-7 July 2024. Talks include unlocking the past in Antarctica and rehabilitating mines for local communities and the environment. There's always plenty to see and do, and it's completely FREE to take part. You can view - [Meet a Megalosaurus – FREE Open Day](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/meet-a-megalosaurus-free-open-day/) - Drop in to the Geological Society 'Open House' at Burlington House, London on 24 February from 10.00am - 4.30pm. If you missed out on seeing the model Megalosaurus earlier this month this is great opportunity to see it and explore one of London's historic learned societies. There will be family-friendly activities throughout the day so - [Book our Rockwatch Field Trip to Somerset Earth Science Centre - 14 August](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/field-trip-to-somerset-earth-science-centre/) - We're thrilled to be returning to the Somerset Earth Science Centre this summer on Wednesday 14 August and would love Rockwatchers to join us! We'll be exploring an exclusive insight into the fabulous collection of fossils and minerals at the Centre in the morning and then enjoy some fabulous fossil hunting at the renowned Writhlington - [Exploring Carboniferous Limestone: Join Our Rockwatch Field Trip!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/exploring-carboniferous-limestone-join-our-rockwatch-field-trip/) - Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: Somerset Earth Science Centre, Mendip Hills, Somerset Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure into the depths of Carboniferous Somerset? Join us on Wednesday, August 14th, as we embark on a journey to explore the marvellous Mendip Hills, delving into the captivating world - [Geodetecting and Fossil Hunting Field Trip on 5th May - NOW FULLY BOOKED!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/field-trip-west-sussex-5may/) - This event is now fully booked. You can contact us to join the waiting list or check out other Rockwatch events coming up! Join us on the next Rockwatch field trip to West Sussex for a spot of Building Stones Geodetective work at the historic Guildhall in Chichester, West Sussex, followed by a fossil hunt - [Sign up for the Schoolrocks FREE Online Workshop for Schools and Children in Year 3](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/schoolrocks-workshop/) - The Geologists’ Association run a special scheme to support the Key Stage 2, Year 3 Science National Curriculum in schools called Schoolrocks! Rockwatchers in Year 3 and parents who are teachers may be interested in signing up for a special Schoolrocks online event called Evolution which is taking place on Tuesday 27 February 2024. The - [Ask an Ologist - FREE Online School Webinar](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ask-an-ologist-free-online-school-webinar/) - Rockwatchers might like to ask their teachers to sign up for a FREE online event that's being organised by Publisher DK. DK are hosting a 45-minute online webinar for school children around the world at 10am on 20 March when they can ask an ologist about fossils, rocks, minerals and more! Gemmologist and Earth Science - [Issue 94 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published July 2023](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-94/) - Issue 94 Contents List: published July 2023 MINECRAFT ROCKS AND REALITY Differences between the game and real life HOAX OF THE 'EARLIEST ENGLISHMAN' How a conman fooled scientists KERMA - A LAND OF PLENTY Ancient kingdom's geological riches BRITISH BRICKS How building bricks link to geology PERFECT MIX OF STONE AND PLANTS A small but - [Issue 94 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published July 2023](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-94/) - Issue 94 Contents List: published July 2023 MINECRAFT ROCKS AND REALITY Differences between the game and real life HOAX OF THE 'EARLIEST ENGLISHMAN' How a conman fooled scientists KERMA - A LAND OF PLENTY Ancient kingdom's geological riches BRITISH BRICKS How building bricks link to geology PERFECT MIX OF STONE AND PLANTS A small but - [Exploring Chilterns Chalk: A Journey Through Time with Rockwatch & Friends](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/exploring-chilterns-chalk-a-journey-through-time-with-rockwatch/) - Join Rockwatch on Thursday, April 11th, for the grand finale of a special events series celebrating Chilterns Chalk. From 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM, immerse yourself in a day of discovery and excitement as we partner with the Chilterns Landscape Partnership and the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Steam Railway for an unforgettable experience. Step aboard - [Half Term Geology Fun with Rockwatch](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/half-term-geology-fun-with-rockwatch/) - Join Rockwatch over Half Term at two fun-filled days of geology games and activities! Uxbridge Rock Show When: Monday 12 February from 9.30am. Where: Uxbridge Library, High St, Uxbridge UB8 1HD - very close to Uxbridge Station (Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines) With: Rockwatch have teamed up with the Harrow & Hillingdon Geological Society to liven - [Merry Christmas from us all at Rockwatch](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/merry-christmas-from-us-all-at-rockwatch/) - Wishing all our Rockwatch Members and geology lovers everywhere a very Happy Christmas. We hope you enjoy some family time geologising over the holidays and we look forward to seeing you at next year's Rockwatch field trips. Best wishes from Clare, Kate and all the Rockwatch Team - [Gift a Rockwatch Membership - Only £15 for a Family!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/gift-a-rockwatch-membership/) - This Christmas, why not share your love for rocks and fossils by gifting your friends and family a Rockwatch membership? It's the perfect present for young geology enthusiasts! Gift a Rockwatch Membership - Only £15 for a Family! For just £15, you can treat your loved ones to a whole year of exciting geology experiences - [Celebrating the Rockstars Young Geologists of 2023](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockstars-prize-giving-2023/) - Friday 27th October marked a very special day for many of our Rockwatchers and not just because for most it was half term, but because it was the Rockstars Young Geologists’ Competition Prize Giving ceremony. Hosted by its long-term sponsors at the Anglo American Foundation offices in London, the Rockwatch annual Rockstars Competition Prize Giving - [Rockstars Young Geologists' Competition 2023 Showcase](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockstars-competition-showcase-2023/) - We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Rockstars Young Geologists' Competition 2023 Showcase, a short film that celebrates the incredible entries from the children and young people who took part in this year's competition. Now in its 13th year, the competition is generously sponsored by the Anglo American Foundation and we thank them - [Hurry! Rockstars Competition Closes Tomorrow!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/hurry-rockstars-competition-closes-tomorrow/) - The deadline for receiving Rockstar Young Geologists’ Competition entries is 5pm tomorrow! Hurry to be in with a chance of being one of this year's Rockstars! - [Hurry! Rockstars Competition Closes Tomorrow!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/hurry-rockstars-competition-closes-tomorrow/) - The deadline for receiving Rockstar Young Geologists’ Competition entries is 5pm tomorrow! Hurry to be in with a chance of being one of this year's Rockstars! - [Join us at this year's Festival of Geology - 4th and 5th November](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/join-us-at-this-years-festival-of-geology-2023/) - The Festival of Geology Returns to London! Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the depths of time as the Geologists' Association's Festival of Geology returns to University College, Gower Street, London. The annual highlight of all things geological is back, promising a weekend of excitement and discovery for geology enthusiasts of all - [Issue 93 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published April 2023](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-93/) - Issue 93 Contents List: published April 2023 MUSEUM MAGIC IN PARIS Samples galore on display HOW TO WEAR A WALL! Knit yourself a sweater... WATER, WEAUTER EVERYWHERE How H2O affects geology IMPERIAL PORPHYRY - THE STONE OF EMPERORS Find out why it is so treasured HOW GEOLOGY LIGHTS UP JAMAICA Making water glow... VOLCANIC ACTIVITY - [Rockwatch Residential Round up](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/residential-roundup/) - Well, that’s a wrap - five days of fossil-finding fun with this year’s group of intrepid Rockwatchers is complete. The team at Leeson House Field Studies Centre near Swanage were as welcoming and hands on as ever, and kicked off the week with a geology-themed orientation session. Set within the beautiful rural village of Langton - [Join Rockwatch for a FREE Fossil Fun Day at Lowewood Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/join-rockwatch-for-a-free-fossil-fun-day-at-lowewood-museum/) - Join Rockwatch for a FREE fossil fun day at Lowewood Museum in Hoddeston, Hertfordshire on Wednesday 23 August from 10.30am-3pm. Come along to: Create prehistoric crafts Join in with a Jurassic Jazz Music Workshop Hunt for Dinosaurs around the museum See the fossils on display and bring your own fossils along to find out more - [We've removed the Booking Deadline for the 5-Day trip to Dorset](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/removed-booking-deadline-5-day-trip-to-dorset/) - Good news! We've removed the booking deadline on the 5-Day residential field trip to Dorset so that even more people can still book to join us! Those of you who organise events will know that there is a need to have booking deadlines in place in order to meet any venue terms and conditions around - [Book a 5-Day Family Geology Field Trip to Dorset's Jurassic Coast](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/book-a-5-day-family-geology-field-trip-to-dorsets-jurassic-coast/) - The Rockwatch summer holiday 5-day residential family geology field trip is back! DEADLINE FOR BOOKINGS IS FRIDAY 28 JULY! Taking place from Monday 31 July to Friday 4th August, we'll be exploring Dorset's Jurassic coastline and staying at the Leeson House Field Studies Centre just outside Swanage. Many Rockwatchers who have joined us on previous - [Win a FREE Family Ticket to Dinosaurs in the Park!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/win-a-free-family-ticket-to-dinosaurs-in-the-park/) - We’ve teamed up with Dinosaurs in the Park to bring you an exclusive Rockwatch VIP Family Ticket Give Away (worth £40). Dinosaurs in the Park is an exciting experience where you come face to face with 40 life-sized animatronic dinosaur models as you immerse yourself in what life was like for these gigantic prehistoric titans. - [Summer Science Exhibition Programme Published 2023](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/summer-science-exhibition-programme-published-2023/) - The Summer Science Exhibition Programme has been published and Rockwatchers may be interested in some of the talks and activities lined up from 4-9 July 2023. Held annually by The Royal Society in London, there will be plenty of interactive fun or if you can't be there in person, some talks and interviews will be - [Book onto the Rockwatch Summer Field Trips Now!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/book-summer-field-trips-now/) - Rockwatch Summer Field Trips are open for bookings and we'd love you to join us for some geology family fun! Every summer we organise a range of different field trips around the country to give young geologists an insight into the range of places and activities you can do as a geologist. We visit coastlines - [We're Hiring - Admin Assistant - please join our team](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/were-hiring-admin-assistant-join-our-team/) - We're hiring for a new part-time Rockwatch Admin Assistant role. You'll be an important part of our team, looking after our members including organising events and field trips. The role is for 3 days a week with 2 days working for Rockwatch and 1 day working for the Geologists' Association. Download the job description and - [Win a copy of i-SPY Rocks and Fossils!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/win-a-copy-of-i-spy-rocks-and-fossils/) - Exciting news! The celebrate the recent release of the i-SPY Fossils and Rocks, publisher Harper Collins are offering the chance for 5 lucky winners to receive a copy of the book. Rockwatch Ambassadors Michael Oates and Wendy Kirk helped to produce the fun guide which enables young geologists to score points as they identify different - [Issue 93 of the Rockwatch Magazine is out now](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/issue-93-of-the-rockwatch-magazine-is-out-now/) - We're delighted that Issue 93 of the Rockwatch magazine is out now! The April edition of the publication has been posted to members ready for you to enjoy over the Easter break from school. The magazine, which is published 3 times a year to coincide with school holidays, is brimming with geology-related articles aimed at - [Download the Rockstar Young Geologists' Competition 2023 Entry Form Today](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/download-the-rockstar-young-geologists-competition-2023-entry-form-today/) - Rockwatch members should have by now received their latest Rockwatch Magazine Issue 93 through the post which includes a hard copy of the entry form for this year's Rockstar Young Geologists' Competition 2023. If you missed it don't worry, you can download the Rockstars Competition Entry Form 2023 from our website which details all you - [Download the Rockstar Young Geologists' Competition 2023 Entry Form Today](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/download-the-rockstar-young-geologists-competition-2023-entry-form-today/) - Rockwatch members should have by now received their latest Rockwatch Magazine Issue 93 through the post which includes a hard copy of the entry form for this year's Rockstar Young Geologists' Competition 2023. If you missed it don't worry, you can download the Rockstars Competition Entry Form 2023 from our website which details all you - [More Field Trip Dates Added for Rockwatchers](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/more-field-trip-dates-added-for-rockwatchers/) - The summer is shaping up to be a busy and fun-filled month of field trips for Rockwatchers so pop these dates in your diary and we'll share booking details very soon. Coming up we have Rockwatch field trips to - Tuesday 1 August - Swanage in Dorset Wednesday 9 August - Ware Museum in Hertfordshire - [Pre-order your copy of the i-SPY Fossils and Rocks Guide](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/pre-order-your-copy-of-the-i-spy-fossils-and-rocks-guide/) - A super new addition to the popular Collins Michelin i-SPY Guide series has been produced especially for fossil and rock lovers - great for Rockwatchers - and the perfect time to announce its forthcoming publication on World Book Day. Aimed at children from 5 years and up, the i-SPY Fossils and Rocks booklet is available - [I-SPY Fossils and Rocks: Spy it! Score it! is out Today](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/i-spy-fossils-and-rocks-spy-it-score-it-is-out-today/) - Rockwatch is delighted that the I-SPY Fossils and Rocks: Spy it! Score it! is published today. The Guide, published by Harper Collins, has been written with the help of Rockwatch’s Michael Oates and Wendy Kirk, both experienced Geologists who know just how to inspire young geologists. Commenting on the Guide Michael said, “The world is - [I-SPY Fossils and Rocks: Spy it! Score it! is out Today](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/i-spy-fossils-and-rocks-spy-it-score-it-is-out-today/) - Rockwatch is delighted that the I-SPY Fossils and Rocks: Spy it! Score it! is published today. The Guide, published by Harper Collins, has been written with the help of Rockwatch’s Michael Oates and Wendy Kirk, both experienced Geologists who know just how to inspire young geologists. Commenting on the Guide Michael said, “The world is - [Rockstars 2023 Competition Details Coming Soon](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockstars-2023-competition-coming-soon/) - We’ll soon be asking for Rockstar 2023 competition entries! Printed entry forms - with details of the great prizes on offer - will be sent out very shortly, along with the new issue 93, of Rockwatch magazine. Keep an eye out for both. The Rockstar entry form will also be downloadable from the website in - [Rockstars 2023 Competition Details Coming Soon](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockstars-2023-competition-coming-soon/) - We’ll soon be asking for Rockstar 2023 competition entries! Printed entry forms - with details of the great prizes on offer - will be sent out very shortly, along with the new issue 93, of Rockwatch magazine. Keep an eye out for both. The Rockstar entry form will also be downloadable from the website in - [Festival of Geology 2023 - Save the Date!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/festival-of-geology-2023-save-the-date/) - Exciting news! This year’s Festival of Geology is taking place on Saturday 4 November 2023 and is returning to London. The Festival, organised by the Geologists' Association, takes place annually in November and is an opportunity to celebrate and immerse yourself into all things geology with other geology fans of all ages. Further details will be - [Festival of Geology 2023 - Save the Date!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/festival-of-geology-2023-save-the-date/) - Exciting news! This year’s Festival of Geology is taking place on Saturday 4 November 2023 and is returning to London. The Festival, organised by the Geologists' Association, takes place annually in November and is an opportunity to celebrate and immerse yourself into all things geology with other geology fans of all ages. Further details will be - [A Bit about Clare Byrne and Exciting Rockwatch Events Coming Up](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/about-clare-byrne-and-rockwatch-events-coming-up/) - A Bit About Me I was delighted when Susan Brown invited me to replace her as Chair of Rockwatch in November last year. I’m not a Geologist by training, having studied physics at UCL which led onto two careers in physics - firstly working for various companies in research and development until the birth of - [Rockwatch Field Trips - Save the Dates!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-field-trips-save-the-date/) - We're delighted to announce two Rockwatch field trips will be taking place later this year and although the details are still being finalised we wanted to announce the dates now so you can save them in your diaries. The first will be on Tuesday 1 August 2023 in Swanage in Dorset and the second will - [Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre Fossils Walks](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/charmouth-heritage-coast-centre-fossils-walks/) - The Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre run regular fossil walks. Be sure to check their website for events taking place over February half term. - [Harrow & Hillingdon Rock Show 2023 Launches today](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/harrow-hillingdon-rock-show/) - The Harrow and Hillingdon Rock Show has launched today! There are plenty of fun activities planned from 6-23 February at Uxbridge Library. There are some fantastic resources online too for those who'd like to visit virtually. - [Issue 92 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published December 2022](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-92/) - Issue 92 Contents List: published December 2022 ROCKSTAR SPECIAL Some of the many entries PINBALL WAIZARDRY EXPLAINS THE ROCK CYCLE A fun game with geology built in MONOLITHS AND MEGALITHS The marvel of standing stones FINDING SEA FOSSILS IN A FOREST The story behind some strange finds A WALL THAT HARBOURS OPEN SECRETS Spotting surprises - [Issue 91 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published August 2022](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-91/) - Issue 91 Contents List: published August 2022 THIS 'ROCK' IS NOT WHAT IT SEEMS Strange find in a country park THE GREAT GREYWACKE DEBATE Spotlight on a historic discovery OBSERVING OBELISKS Spectacular stone monuments FLINT What is it? FLINT How was it formed? TAKING A SHINE TO PLATINUM Facts about this 'difficult' metal FACETIME SHOCK - [Farewell Susan And Welcome Clare](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/farewell-susan-brown-welcome-clare-byrne/) - As 2022 draws to a close, it is with mixed emotions that we announce that much-loved and long-serving Chair, Susan Brown, is stepping down at the end of this year, and our new Chair, Clare Byrne steps up from January of next year. Susan is well known to many current and former Rockwatchers and has - [Happy National Fossil Day!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/happy-national-fossil-day/) - Happy National Fossil Day! Here's a recent fossil sent in by Rockwatcher, Ronnie for identification which is likely to be a part of a bivalve shell, Trigonia costata, named by chemist and palaeontologist James Parkinson whose name lives on in Parkinson's disease. It is a species that appeared first in the Toarcian Stage (end of - [Happy National Fossil Day!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/happy-national-fossil-day/) - Happy National Fossil Day! Here's a recent fossil sent in by Rockwatcher, Ronnie for identification which is likely to be a part of a bivalve shell, Trigonia costata, named by chemist and palaeontologist James Parkinson whose name lives on in Parkinson's disease. It is a species that appeared first in the Toarcian Stage (end of - [Happy National Fossil Day!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/happy-national-fossil-day/) - Happy National Fossil Day! Here's a recent fossil sent in by Rockwatcher, Ronnie for identification which is likely to be a part of a bivalve shell, Trigonia costata, named by chemist and palaeontologist James Parkinson whose name lives on in Parkinson's disease. It is a species that appeared first in the Toarcian Stage (end of - [Rockwatch to Join in International Geodiversity Day Celebrations](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-to-join-in-international-geodiversity-day-celebrations/) - Rockwatch is delighted to announce that it will be joining in with this year’s International Geodiversity Day on Thursday 6th October 2022. Geodiversity Day, which was announced at the UNESCO at the 41st General Conference in 2021, will be a worldwide celebration to promote all the many aspects of geodiversity and will take the place of - [Join the GA's October Lecture Online](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ga-lecture-oct22/) - Older Rockwatchers may be interested in joining The Geologists’ Association October lecture which takes place online via Zoom on Friday October 7 at 18.00pm. This month’s topic will be on The Rise and Fall of the last British Ice-Sheet by Professor Chris Clark, Chair of Geoscience at the University of Sheffield. This lecture is via Zoom and is - [Rockstars Competition Entries are in!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockstars-competition-entries-are-in/) - There are an exciting two days ahead of judging this year's Rockstars Young Geologists' Competition entries. With the deadline now passed, we're looking forward to being amazed by what our young geologists love about geodiversity. Judges will be meeting at Rockwatch HQ at Burlington House in London today and tomorrow to decide on this year's - [Issue 90 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published April 2022](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-90/) - Issue 90 Contents List: published April 2022 LOST, BUT NOT WITHOUT TRACE! The trails left by plants and animals GOOEY SURPRISE AT THE SEASIDE Natural asphalt drips onto beach SEARCHING FOR LIFE BEYOND EARTH What's on our red planet neighbour NANOCLAY WEAVES CROP MAGIC Clay works a miracle in the desert THE BEGINNING...OF THE BEGINNING...OF - [Book the next Rockwatch Field Trip to West Sussex on 10 September 2022](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/book-the-next-rockwatch-field-trip-to-west-sussex-on-10-september-2022/) - We have another double whammy for you! Join us on the next Rockwatch field trip to West Sussex for a spot of Building Stones Geodetective work at Earnley Church, followed by a fossil hunt on Bracklesham beach. The field trip is from 1.30pm til 5.30pm on Saturday 10 September. The trip with be led by Rockwatch - [Beat the Summer Holiday Boredom and Become and Rockstar!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/beat-the-summer-holiday-boredom-and-become-and-rockstar/) - If you're looking for ways to ease the holiday boredom then our summer competition might cheer you up, and you could end up being a Rockstar! Every year, Rockwatchers from around the UK enjoy putting together geology projects on topics that inspire them, and submit them to our Rockstar Young Geologists' Competition. Children and young - [Join us in Whitby this weekend for our next Field Trip](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/join-us-in-whitby-this-weekend-for-our-next-field-trip/) - Join us on the next Rockwatch field trip this weekend as we explore North East England’s Jurassic Dinosaur Coast in Whitby on Saturday 18th June. We’ll be looking at depositional environments and fossil indicators and hope to find lots of fossils to add to your collections. The fieldtrip is being led by local geology experts Mick - [Come Fossil Hunting at Kings Dyke Nature Reserve, Peterborough](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/kings-dyke-nature-reserve-fieldtrip/) - Join us for the next Rockwatch field trip on Saturday 2 July 2022 to Kings Dyke Nature Reserve near Peterborough. The area is historically famous for brick making thanks to the abundant clay pits but it is also extremely rich in Jurassic-age fossils. Many of the original pits have been made into nature reserves and - [Enjoy the Summer Science Exhibition 2022](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/enjoy-the-summer-science-exhibition-2022/) - The Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2022 which takes place from 6-10 July will appeal to many Rockwatchers, whether you are able to visit in person or online. There will be a mix of fascinating talks and hands-on interactive sessions on a wide range of science topics. including how scientists are using everyday items from - [Next Rockwatch Field Trip - Hunt for Pebbles at Thorndon Country Park](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/fieldtrip-hunting-pebbles-thorndon-country-park/) - Did you know that every pebble tells a story? Do you want to know how to identify 80 million year old pebbles? Would you like to know how pebbles tell us about past global climate changes? Join us and other Rockwatchers on our next field trip to find out! We'll spend the afternoon of Saturday - [Visit Mary Anning Exhibition](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/visit-mary-anning-exhibition/) - Rockwatchers may be interested to visit the new exhibition about fossil pioneer Mary Anning at the Lyme Regis Museum this summer. As well as visiting the newly unveiled Mary Anning statue on the sea front, visitors to the museum will be able to see a rare portrait of the paleontologist with her dog, Tray, on - [Rockwatch Field Trip Update](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-field-trip-update/) - The Hastings field trip is now FULL but don't worry - there are still some spaces on our other planned field trips including - Saturday, 11 June 2022 14:00 - 16:00 Pebble Hunt at Thorndon Country Park Thorndon Country Park, Brentwood Essex Saturday, 18 June 2022 All Day Yorkshire Jurassic Coast trip to Whitby Saturday, - [Rockstar Young Geologists' Competition 2022 Details Announced](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockstar-young-geologists-competition-2022-details-announced/) - It's that time of year again when we announce details of our annual geologists' competition called Rockstars! Once a year we challenge young people to express their creativity and knowledge of geology, using their choice of media. Anyone under the age of 18 can enter and you have all summer to put your masterpieces together! - [Rockstar Young Geologists' Competition 2022 Details Announced](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockstar-young-geologists-competition-2022-details-announced/) - It's that time of year again when we announce details of our annual geologists' competition called Rockstars! Once a year we challenge young people to express their creativity and knowledge of geology, using their choice of media. Anyone under the age of 18 can enter and you have all summer to put your masterpieces together! - [Anne Bronte Was a Rock Collector](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/anne-bronte-rock-collector/) - Rockwatchers may be interested to know that new research shows that Anne Bronte - the youngest of the famous Bronte sisters who wrote Agnes Grey and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall - was also a keen geologist. The research has been done by PhD Student Sally Jaspers at the University of Aberdeen and with the - [Want to be a Rockstar 2021?](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/want-to-be-a-rockstar-2021/) - Looking for a fun activity to fill the holidays? Why not take part in this year's Rockstars Competition – you might just become one of our Rockstars of 2021! If you’ve had the opportunity to visit the seaside or other parts of the countryside since you broke up from school you may well have been - [Summer Events Programme Announced](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/summer-events-programme-announced/) - The Rockwatch Summer Events Programme is now live and we're taking bookings! We're so excited to be putting the wellies, hi-viz jackets and hard hats on this summer and meeting up with our Rockwatch families once again. We have an evolving programme of trips coming up and hope many of our loyal Rockwatchers will return - [Fond Farewell to Rockwatch's Geraldine](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/fond-farewell-to-rockwatchs-geraldine/) - After more than 20 years of Rockwatch adventures, our amazing Geraldine is hanging up her hard hat to enjoy a new challenge. Many of our Rockwatchers will know Geraldine, who has managed the memberships and events for Rockwatch over the years. She's also played a big part on our field trips and helped the Geologists' - [South Wales Annual Weekend Field Trip Details and Tickets Now Available](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/south-wales-annual-weekend-fieldtrip-details/) - Rockwatch Welsh Weekend Field Trip 16 - 17 July 2022 We're excited to share more details about the forthcoming Rockwatch Weekend Field Trip to South Wales and you can now book to come! It promises to be a weekend full of coastal geology around the Cardiff area. All this for just £2.50 per person. What - [A Fossily Good Time at Lowewood Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/fossily-good-time-at-lowewood-museum/) - Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day of fossil fun on Friday. Rockwatchers had a fantastic day with the Lowewood Museum and Rockwatch team on Friday 8 April. It was so good to meet you face to face again during the Easter holidays. Inspired by some real fossils from the collection at - [Field Trips are Back!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/field-trips-are-back/) - BIG NEWS - Rockwatch field trips are back this summer! After what seems like a massive geologic period of time during the covid pandemic, we're excited to be dusting off our hard hats and hi-vis jackets for a summer of geology field trips. The full events programme will be published in your next magazine that's - [Join the Rockwatch Team - Admin Assistant Part Time Role Available](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/join-the-rockwatch-team/) - We are looking for a Part Time Administrative Assistant to join our team. The role offers an exciting opportunity be part of the Geologists’ Association and Rockwatch, where you would play an important role in helping us to achieve our charitable objective of actively promoting the study of geology to all who are interested in - [Join Rockwatch and Lowewood Museum for some Fossil Fun!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/join-rockwatch-and-lowewood-museum-for-some-fossil-fun/) - Please come along and join Rockwatch and Lowewood Museum for a day of Fossil Fun on Friday 8 April 2022 from 10.30am-4.00pm. There's no need to book in advance and entry is FREE! Fossil fun activities include - Making a Jurassic landscape Creating your own plaster cast fossils Dino hunt around the museum Bring your - [Harrow and Hillingdon's Rock Show Returns](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rock-show-returns/) - The Harrow and Hillingdon Geological Society Rock Show online is back! This is a fantastic site for Earth Science students and teachers at Key Stage 2 which provides helpful insights into rocks and fossils. New for 2022 is Holiday Geology, which features top geological sites in England and Wales and beyond for you to seek - [Rockstars 2021 Winners and Entrants Announced](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockstars-2021-winners-entrants-announced/) - Rockwatch is delighted to launch a showcase of this year's Rockstars 2021 Competition Winners and Entries in a short movie. The range and standard of entries was incredibly high, giving judges a difficult job in choosing this year's winners. As Rockwatch Chair, Susan Brown comments, "The Rockwatch competition continues to inspire many young geologists to - [Join Us for Some Wonderful Geology Walks this Sunday 7 November](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/join-us-for-some-wonderful-geology-walks-this-sunday-7-november/) - As part of this year’s Virtual Festival of Geology, the GA will run 3 Urban walks in the London area and we’d love you to join us. All 3 walks begin at 11am and will be half-day trips on Sunday 7th November 2021. Tickets cost £5 per person and booking is essential so hurry to - [Live Talks, Workshops and Discussions at vFestival of Geology 2021](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/live-talks-workshops-and-discussions-at-vfestival-of-geology-2021/) - This year's live talks, workshops and break out discussion rooms at the Virtual Festival of Geology 2021 are a fascinating mix of topics to appeal to any young geology enthusiast. The events are all taking place live on Saturday 6th November 2021 so make sure you put the day aside to immerse yourself in the - [Issue 89 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published December 2021](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-89/) - Issue 89 Contents List: published December 2021 HIGHLAND FLING A chance to stand on Earth's oldest rocks GROOVES REVEAL THEIR ICY ORIGINS Sandstone gives up its secrets KABOOM - THE MOON! How we got our moon - read all about it A HOLE LOT OF GEOLOGY The holes beneath our feet THE STORY OF SICCAR - [Rockstar Competition Winners and Entries 2020](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockstar-competition-winners-and-entries/) - We're delighted to showcase a selection of this year's Rockstars 2020 Competition Winners and Entries in this short movie. - [Tickets are now available for the FREE vFestival of Geology 2021](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tickets-are-now-available-for-the-free-vfestival-of-geology-2021/) - Please book to join Rockwatch at the vFestival of Geology 2021 on Saturday 6th November. Tickets are completely FREE! - [Michele’s Calcite Crystals from Lulworth Cove](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/micheles-calcite-crystals-from-lulworth-cove/) - This week’s fabulous find was discovered by young geologer Michele from iconic Lulworth Cove in Dorset on the Jurassic Coastline. - [Save the date for vFOG 2021!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/save-the-date-for-vfog-2021/) - Save the date and join us on 6th and 7th November for this year's Virtual Festival of Geology which will take place online at www.festivalofgeology.org.uk. - [Lana’s Nodule of Marcasite](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/lanas-nodule-of-marcasite/) - On a recent walk in Dorset, Lana stumbled across an unusually hard and heavier than normal stone and wanted to find out more about it. Sometimes mistakenly thought to be meteorites, Rockwatch Ambassador Mick is confident that Lana has found a nodule of marcasite. Evidently typical to the Child Okeford area of Dorset thanks to - [Katie’s Belemnite Bullet](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/katies-belemnite-bullet/) - Often found digging in the gravel at home, Rockwatcher Katie has discovered that her fabulous find is a Belemnite, a bullet-shaped part of an extinct squid that thrived in our ancient seas. Rockwatch Ambassador, Michael, confirms that Katie’s fossil, “is a piece of fairly large Jurassic Belemnite”. So, what’s a Belemnite? Belemnites were an extinct - [Spacescapes: Postcards from our Solar System](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/spacescapes-postcards-from-our-solar-system/) - Rockwatchers there's a free outdoor planetary science exhibition taking place this Saturday 2 October between 12pm-3pm at the Geological Society's HQ at Burlington House Courtyard, Piccadilly, London. The exhibition, called Spacescapes: Postcards from our Solar System, explores the mysteries of space and why geologists make such great space explorers. Why not pop along and discover - [Your Rockstar Competition Entries are In!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/your-rockstar-competition-entries-are-in/) - Thanks for sending in your wonderful Rockstar competition entries. Many of you have clearly been very busy over the school holidays and once again have impressed us with your knowledge, creativity and imagination. We're busy judging entries at the moment and will be announcing winners soon! - [Solving the Mystery of Piotr’s Crystal Rock from Herne Bay](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/solving-the-mystery-of-piotrs-crystal-rock-from-herne-bay/) - Rockwatcher Piotr was intrigued to learn more about the mixed-looking rock he found at Herne Bay East Cliff Beach in Kent, England. Describing the rock itself as ‘unusual’ and the location of the find as a bit of a ‘mystery’, Rockwatch Ambassador, Michael pieces together a number of clues to help identify the rock and - [Issue 88 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published August 2021](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-88/) - Issue 88 Contents List: published Aug 2021 CAPTURING GEOLOGY IN PHOTOS Tips on getting the best images FOSSILS IN HERALDRY Fossils embedded in public life VOLCANO TRAVELLER An adventure through the Americas JURASSIC DISCOVERIES Magic moments of fossil hunting ALL ABOUT GEODES What they are, what's inside them ON TOR Geology of Dartmoor's tors and - [Ancient sea predator had giant head](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ancient-sea-predator-had-giant-head/) - It's not every day that scientists are lucky enough to discover a brand new species let alone new genus - or category of living things which share common characteristics. So when they do, there's understandably a bit of a buzz around the story. Science writer, Rachel Fritts reports that findings of a brand new ancient - [Issue 87 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published April 2021](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-87/) - Issue 87 Contents List: published April 2021 - [Miriam’s Fascinating Flint Finds](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/miriams-fascinating-flint-finds/) - Rockwatcher Miriam’s two flint fragment finds are the focus of the latest Fabulous Find feature. The first fragment, found in Bedford near Pavenham looks rather like fossilised fish scales, but Rockwatch Ambassador Michael has different ideas based on his knowledge of the geology of Bedfordshire. The area is north of an area called the Chalk - [Joshua’s Sea Snail on the Sea Shore](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/joshuas-sea-snail-on-the-sea-shore/) - Fossil finder Joshua found this wonderful shell on a recent trip to the Barton Beds at Barton on Sea, in the south of England and sent in his find for identification. It turns out that the Barton Beds – as they are known – are home to more than 600 species of shells! Fossil hunters - [Rockstars Competition Deadline is Tomorrow!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockstars-competition-deadline/) - Remember it's the Rockstars Competition 2021 deadline for sending in your entries by close of play tomorrow - the 8th September 2021. So, dot those 'i's' and cross those 't's' - save and click send! We're looking forward to receiving your hard work and enjoying reading and seeing what geology topics you've brought to life. - [Could Ben have Discovered a New Carboniferous Crustacean Species?](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/could-ben-have-discovered-a-new-carboniferous-crustacean-species/) - On a recent family field trip to Berwick-Upon-Tweed in Northumberland, Rockwatcher Ben unearthed not one but two fossil finds from the same boulder. The first of these, probably a tooth, is fairly typical of the kind of fossil found on Northumberland’s beaches. With the geology of Berwick-Upon-Tweed being formed of Carboniferous rocks mostly comprised of - [Get your Rockstar 2021 Competition Entries in!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/get-your-rockstar-2021-competition-entries-in/) - With more than a week left before the competition deadline, there’s still plenty of time for you to send us your geology inspired projects. Perhaps you’ve visited the Jurassic Coastline or one of the UK’s mountains ranges, or you’ve enjoyed a trip to a museum or visitor centre and found out about an area of - [Freya's Dinosaur Bone Discovery at Compton Bay](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/freyas-dinosaur-bone-discovery-at-compton-bay/) - Famed for its huge dinosaur footprints at low tide, Compton Beach on the Isle of Wight is something of a fossil hunter’s pilgrimage seeing thousands of amateur and professional geologists every year. So, it’s perhaps not surprising that Rockwatcher Freya, who was holidaying with her family, found a dinosaur bone fossil on her recent visit - [Live preparation of a probable new species of Ichthyosaur](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/live-preparation-of-a-probable-new-species-of-ichthyosaur/) - Dr Steve Etches, a familiar figure for Rockwatchers visiting Dorset or attending our residential fieldtrip, will be preparing a rare Ichthyosaur in his glass walled workshop at his museum. Visitors will be able to go along and watch him working on the fossil and also watch him from above via the live feed - [Aria’s Litter Picking Leads to First Fossil Find and now she’s Hooked](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/arias-litter-picking-leads-to-first-fossil-find-and-now-shes-hooked/) - Getting the fossil hunting bug can happen quite by chance as Aria discovered. Earlier this year, Aria was out being a litter picking hero in her local community of Haddenham in Buckinghamshire when she came across a fossil. Being curious about her first fossil find, Aria got in touch with Rockwatch to find out more - [Thomas’s Lancashire Limestone Finds](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/lancashire-limestone-finds/) - Have you ever noticed that things in the natural world often adopt other names because they look like something else? For instance, the dramatic flame-filled Darvaza Gas Crater in Turkmenistan is also known as the ‘Doors to Hell’, because this huge gas-filled crater is constantly burning and looks like many through history have depicted the - [A Dry Stone Waller's Perk of the Job - Finding Fossils](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/a-stonewallers-perk-of-the-job-finding-fossils/) - Sometimes finding fossils can be a perk of the job. As a professional dry stone waller you work with different types of natural stone to shape them to fit together to create walls. It’s a very old tradition which dates back several millennia and it’s a profession that is on the rise again. By shaping - [Please join the GA Zoom workshop on Geological Collections](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ga-talk-on-geological-collections/) - Virtual Zoom Meeting Saturday June 19th 2021 from 7pm-9pm Please join the GA Zoom workshop on Geological Collections. Presented by Dr Caroline Buttler and a team from National Museum Wales in Cardiff. Collecting rocks and fossils often sparks an interest in geology, whether it is as a child or an adult, the questions raised about - [Oliver's Fossil Find](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/olivers-fossil-find/) - Oliver recently discovered a fossil whilst exploring the Lea Quarry on the Wenlock Edge in Shropshire, which is a popular Rockwatch fieldtrip location and sent this fabulous find in to ask for help in identifying it. We'd love to go back there again with Rockwatchers as soon as it is safe for us to do - [Igneous Obsidian Toffee](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/igneous-obsidian-toffee/) - This is the second recipe from Fureya Nelson Riggott for making igneous obsidian toffee. - [Fabulous Finds is Launched!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/fabulous-finds-is-launched/) - Rockwatch is excited to launch Fabulous Finds! If you love fossil, rock or mineral hunting then you're going to love our brand new fabulous finds section! Here you'll find our fossil identification form where you can send us photos and details about what you've found, and we'll write back with our thoughts on what you've - [Rockstar Young Geologists' Competition 2021 details announced](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockstar-young-geologists-competition-2021-announced/) - We're thrilled to announce details of the Rockwatch's Rockstar Young Geologists' Competition 2021! It's a key highlight of the Rockwatch Calendar and we look forward to receiving your entries in this year's competition. You don't have to be a Rockwatch member to enter and we have different age categories and media types to choose from - [The Royal Society's Summer Science Programme dates announced](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/the-royal-societys-summer-science-programme-dates-announced/) - Save the dates! The Royal Society have announced that this year's Annual Summer Science Programme is taking place from 8-11 July 2021. As part of this there will be special school events online on 8-9 July which you need to register for in advance. Sign up to receive an email so they can contact you - [Look into the eye of a volcano](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/look-into-the-eye-of-a-volcano/) - This stunning film of the dramatic eruption of an Icelandic volcano on 21st March will be sure to thrill our Rockwatch members. Reported in the Icelandic newspaper, Morgunblaðið's at mbl.is, photographer and entrepreneur Björn Steinbekk shares this incredible footage which was filmed by drones. With this new technology, Steinbekk was able to see right into - [New Rock Show Online Launching Today](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/new-rock-show-online-launching-today/) - Rockwatchers may be interested to know that The Harrow and Hillingdon Geological Society's Rock Show Online goes live today! - [The Bendricks Fossilised Dinosaur Footprints in South Wales](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/the-bendricks-fossilised-dinosaur-footprints/) - Steve Howe shares his geological insights into The Bendricks, where Lily Wilder recently hit national news with her dinosaur footprint fossil find. - [Issue 85 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published July 2020](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-85/) - Issue 85 of the Rockwatch Magazine, published in July 2020 - [Issue 86 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published December 2020](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-86/) - Issue 86 Contents List: published December 2020 - [Issue 84 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published April 2020](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-84/) - Issue 84 Contents List: published April 2020 - [Rockwatch Treasurer and Committee Member, John Crocker sadly died](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-treasurer-and-committee-member-john-crocker-sadly-died/) - We are very sad to report the death of Dr John Crocker on 22nd May 2020. John had been the Rockwatch Treasurer and a greatly valued member of the Rockwatch Management Committee for many years. Part of John's Chemistry degree was a course in Geology which led to a lifelong fascination of the subject – - [A Tribute to the Late Dr Matthew Parkes](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/a-tribute-to-the-late-dr-matthew-parkes/) - Dr Matthew Parkes, the geological curator for the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin, died suddenly this October of a heart attack. Matthew was passionate about geology, and about sharing his knowledge with museum visitors especially the younger visitors. He encouraged budding geologists of all ages to learn how to understand and identify rocks and fossils. He's been a staunch supporter of Rockwatch as an adult member for the past 17 years and has written for the magazine. His contribution to Issue 70 was entitled 'My Life as a Geological Curator', in which he explains the huge and fascinating range of work that being a curator entails. - [Adventures of a robot geologist on Mars - Imperial College Christmas Lecture](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/imperial-christmas-lecture/) - Rockwatchers may be interested in the Imperial College London's Children's Christmas Lecture which this year is being held online. The lecture will take place on Tuesday 8 December 2020 at 17.30 - 18.30. - [Pancake Rocks](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/pancake-rocks/) - Where were pancakes invented? New Zealand of course! They have the oldest pancakes in the world, 33 million years old that is… Are they still edible? KATE SALMON investigates…. - [Register now for the Festival of Geology Discovery Room Events! - Now Closed!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/register-now-for-the-festival-of-geology-discovery-room-events/) - You’re in for a treat if you register to join in with the activities taking place in the Discovery Room! There’s a whole weekend of fun planned for geology lovers and it’s all FREE and can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home! - [Live Events Schedule for vFOG 2020](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/live-events-schedule-for-vfog-2020/) - To help you plan your visit to the Virtual Festival of Geology - aka vFOG 2020 - here's a handy summary of the Live Events taking place on Saturday 7 November. - [Walks and Talks at the Virtual Festival of Geology](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/walks-and-talks-at-the-virtual-festival-of-geology/) - Did you know there are some fantastic walks and talks planned at the Virtual Festival of Geology which you can either do virtually or for real? - [Coastal Protection at Swanage](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/dig-deeper-coastal-protection-at-swanage/) - Week 6 of our Dig Deeper series is the third in the series by geology expert, Alan Holiday on the topic of coastal defences, with its focus on Coastal Protection at Swanage. - [My friend discovered a dinosaur & now it's named after him!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/dig-deeper-my-friend-discovered-a-dinosaur/) - In this presentation, fossil expert and Rockwatch supporter, Robert Chandler, charms us with this tale of an amazing discovery by friend and fellow geology club member, Bill Walker. - [Earth Materials – Geology Topics Found in GCSEs](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/dig-deeper-earth-materials-geology-topics-found-in-gcses/) - With September seeing a return to school for most children and young people, week 9 of our Dig Deeper series takes a look at geology-related topics students may encounter in their lessons over the coming months. - [Lyme Regis Fossil Festival this weekend](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/lyme-regis-fossil-festival-this-weekend/) - Come along to the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival this weekend! The popular Festival had to be cancelled from it's usual summer spot and is now VIRTUAL. - [Festival of Geology 2020 - save the dates!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/festival-of-geology-2020-save-the-dates/) - Exciting News! This year's Festival of Geology - brought to you by the Geologists' Association - will be taking place online on the 7th and 8th November. As always, Rockwatch will be involved in the fun and it will be totally FREE. We'll share more details about what you can look forward to over the - [Download the Guide to the Virtual Festival of Geology](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/download-the-guide-to-the-virtual-festival-of-geology/) - Download the full programme guide for the first ever Virtual Festival of Geology today and plan your virtual visit ahead of this weekend! - [Metamorphic Marble Fudge](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/metamorphic-marble-fudge/) - This is the third of Fureya Nelson Riggott's recipes, or more specifically, metamorphic marble fudge. - [Edible Sedimentary Oolitic Limestone](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/edible-oolitic-limestone/) - FUREYA NELSON RIGGOTT made a fantastic geological recipe book in a previous Rockstar competition. Here we share three of her recipes to illustrate three different kinds of rock: one sedimentary, one igneous and one metamorphic. Let's start with sedimentary, or more specifically, Oolitic limestone. - [Puddingstone Cake](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/puddingstone-cake/) - Britain has lots of pebble beaches. What happens to these huge collections of shingle when they turn into rock? SUSANNA VAN ROSE explains by using a fruit and nut cake you can make at home. - [Nothe Gardens Landslide, then and now](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/dig-deeper-nothe-gardens-landslide-then-and-now/) - Week 10 is the final in our current Dig Deeper series where Alan Holiday shares a visually dramatic account of a major landslide that took place in the 1980s in Nothe Gardens. - [Coastal Protection at West Bay](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/dig-deeper-coastal-protection-at-west-bay/) - In week 8 of our Dig Deeper series we return to the topic of coastal defences. This time, Alan Holiday tells us about Coastal Protection at West Bay. - [Be inspired to become a 2020 Rockstar!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/be-inspired-become-a-rockstar/) - Previous Rockstar Entries There's still plenty of time to get creative and send us your entry for this year's Rockstars and Rockwriter Competition. Have a look at previous entries in the gallery photos above to help get those creative juices flowing and inspire you to become one of this year's Rockstars! There are different age - [Join this year’s Rockstar Royalty](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/join-this-years-rockstar-royalty/) - Join this year’s Rockstar Royalty and you could be crowned one of our Rockstar 2020 winners and be in with a chance of winning some fantastic prizes! - [Dig Deeper: Week 5 - Jurassicgirl Journeys from Spyway Barn to Dancing Ledge, Dorset](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/jurassicgirl-journeys-to-dancing-ledge/) - For week 5 of our Dig Deeper series, we’re delighted to be featuring Jurassicgirl, aka Dr Anjana Khatwa, on one of her popular vlog field trips from Spyway Barn to Dancing Ledge in Dorset. - [Dig Deeper: Week 4 - Weymouth Bay Coastal Defences in pictures, past and present](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/dig-deeper-weymouth-coastal-defences/) - Week four of our Dig Deeper series explores the theme of coastal defences again but this time we’re in Weymouth and the story will be told through photographs. Weymouth geology expert, Alan Holiday returns to present a unique longitudinal insight into coastal erosion in the Weymouth Bay area. Alan chronicles more than a century of - [Dig Deeper: Week 3 - Coastal Defences at Lyme Regis](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/dig-deeper-coastal-defences-at-lyme-regis/) - Week three of our Dig Deeper series takes Rockwatchers to a place many consider to be the birthplace of earth sciences – Lyme Regis. - [Dig Deeper - About Time](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/dig-deeper-about-time/) - Week two of our Dig Deeper series is About Time - a field trip with a difference. In fact, Dr Robert Chandler will be taking you on a journey through and about time. - [Sun Brulee Recipe](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/sun-brulee-recipe/) - Recipe for Sun Brulees sent in by Amina Nelson Riggott - [Mercury Meringue Recipe](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/mercury-meringue-recipe/) - [The Earth's a Pizza Recipe](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/the-earths-a-pizza-recipe/) - [Dig Deeper and explore some fascinating geological sites and topics with experts](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/dig-deeper-series-announced/) - Rockwatch is thrilled to launch its new Dig Deeper section for Rockwatchers, where members will be able to explore geological sites and topics on the website thanks to our amazing team of geological experts! - [Dig Deeper: Fossils and Geology at Coombe Quarry, Mapperton](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/dig-deeper-fossils-and-geology-at-coombe-quarry-mapperton/) - The first field trip from home in our Dig Deeper series comes to us thanks to geology expert and Rockwatch friend, Dr Robert Chandler. Well known for his knowledge of the West Country, Robert shares many stories about a geologically significant site called Coombe Quarry. In fact, Rockwatchers may well have met Robert on previous - [Free online film and Q&A on travelling time with rocks](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/free-online-film-and-qa-on-travelling-time-with-rocks/) - Rockwatchers will be interested to know there's a free online event taking place this Wednesday 12th August from 10.00-11.30am, with Dr Anjana Khatwa. - [Bone Cancer Diagnosed in Dinosaur](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/bone-cancer-diagnosed-in-dinosaur/) - Rockwatchers interested in the fields of geology and medicine may be intrigued to read a post written by Gretchen Vogel of Science magazine that reports on some fascinating findings recently published in The Lancet Oncology confirming a bone cancer diagnosis in a dinosaur. The dinosaur bone belonged to a Centrosaurus, which was a horned, plant-eating dinosaur. - [Fossil of Hell Ant proves different killer strategy](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/fossil-of-hell-ant-proves-different-killer-strategy/) - Rockwatchers may be interested to read a post written by Lucy Hicks of Science magazine who reports on a new-found fossil which proves how an ancient species of ants known as Hell Ants - or Ceratomyrmex ellenbergeri - killed their prey differently to modern ants. Lucy writes that the scientists who wrote the paper for - [Celebrating Ocean Mapmaker Marie Tharp](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/celebrating-ocean-mapmaker-marie-tharp/) - Geolog Blog has published a fascinating tribute today to mark 100 years since the birth of Marie Tharp. Marie Tharp is hailed as a pioneer and idol to female geoscientists because of her important discoveries from the 1950's to the 1990's. Marie produced the first maps of the ocean floor at a time when little - [Summer Science Online talks freely available for all](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/summer-science-online-talks-freely-available-for-all/) - Great news. The Royal Society’s Summer Science Online programme of talks and videos on a variety of fascinating topics, delivered earlier this month, has been made available for you to enjoy for longer from home. Head over to the Royal Society website and explore all the content for free! Content is generally suitable for science - [Virtual Festival of Geology on 7 November](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/virtual-festival-of-geology-on-7-november/) - The Virtual Festival of Geology is up and running! We now have the titles for our lectures and the speakers are experts in their fields. You may think you're too young to find them interesting, but you may be surprised! The topics are fascinating - and if you aren't interested your parents may be! We've - [Summer Science Online Starts Today!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/summer-science-online-starts-today/) - Already on school holidays or just want a break from the school day? Fancy doing some fun online activities? Well you're in luck. The Royal Society's Summer Science Festival starts today! There are online activities for you to enjoy every day this week, starting with a look at the psychology of doping and what factors - [The Royal Society's Summer Science Online Festival](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/the-royal-societys-summer-science-online-festival/) - Rockwatchers may be interested to explore The Royal Society's Summer Science festival which takes place online from 13 - 17 July. - [Rockstar Competiton!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockstar-competiton/) - A perfect time to work on your entry to our Rockstar Competition! This is a past entry to inspire you - a wood ammonite! Your entry can be anything to do with geology - rocks, fossils or minerals. How about a dinosaur picture, a record of your past fossil finds, a story, a film, a - [FIELDTRIP UPDATE](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/fieldtrip-update/) - Rockwatch has had to cancel fieldtrips until further notice. You can be assured that as soon as the current situation changes and it is possible to restart them we will. We are as disappointed as you. Sorry if you were booked onto one of the trips - they will be rescheduled. Hope to see you - [Issue 83 of the Rockwatch Magazine: published Dec 2019](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-83/) - |Contents list of Issue 83 of the Rockwatch magazine - [Rockstar and Young Writer 2020 Competition Now Open!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockstar-and-young-writer-2020-competition-now-open/) - We're excited to announce that this year's Rockstar and Young Writer Competition for 2020 is now officially open for entrants! - [Rocky-Fossil Roadshow on Saturday 29 February - 2020](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rocky-fossil-roadshow-on-saturday-29-february-2020/) - Come along and join us at the Rocky-Fossil Roadshow! A great day out for all the family. No need to book. St George's Church Hall, Sprowson Road, Norwich NR3 4HZ 11.00 - 3.00 - [Still places on Fieldtrips in the coming weeks! Join us!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/still-places-on-fieldtrips-in-the-coming-weeks-join-us/) - We still have some places on the fantastic fieldtrips that are coming up in July. Why not join us for fossil hunting along the Yorkshire Coast, on the coast of Scotland near Fife or come along and explore the Jurassic coast in Dorset? All amazing adventures for all the family! Just go to the Events - [South Wales Weekend Fieldtrip - 13 and 14 July](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/south-wales-weekend-fieldtrip-13-and-14-july/) - We're planning a fabulous weekend in South Wales exploring the area around Cardiff. This annual weekend exploring South Wales has become a firm favourite. Do join us! - [Great trip to Worcestershire coming up on Sunday 9 June - 2019](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/great-rockwatch-weekend-in-derbyshire/) - Rockwatchers have just enjoyed a fabulous weekend Derbyshire and next stop is Worcestershire. We'll be checking out the rocks of the Lickey Hills area. It will be a fabulous trip for all the family. See if you can come! - [Holiday nearly over but still time to enter our Rockstar Competition!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/holiday-nearly-over-but-still-time-to-enter-our-rockstar-competition/) - Just a few more weeks to go but you still have lots of time to get creative and enter our Rockstar Competition! Every year we run a competition for Rockwatchers to encourage you to hone your skills and interests in geology by sending us something geological. For the under 16's we invite entrants to submit - [Rockwatchers at the Festival of Geology](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatchers-at-the-festival-of-geology/) - Rockwatch had a great time at the Festival of Geology last weekend at UCL, London. Loads of you can and lots of you helped as well. It was really good to see you all - thanks for making the event such a success! Put it in your diaries now for 2018 - first Saturday of - [Uxbridge Rock Show - 11th-23rd February 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/uxbridge-rock-show-11th-23rd-february-2017/) - Exhibition for families. Glowing rocks, dinosaur poo and fossils galore at Uxbridge Library from 11th to 23rd February - [Geology Calendar 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/geology-calendar-2017/) - The Geologists' Association has produced a geological calendar for the coming year with fabulous photographs of rocks and fossils from all over the world. It's just £5 with £1.60 postage. If you would like to order one just go to the GA website . You can also have a sneak peek at the other pictures as - [Fun and games at Bracklesham](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/fun-and-games-at-bracklesham/) - Amsterdam & Partners: ROB MCALEER 139 Piccadilly 3rd Floor London W1J 7NU - [Festival of Geology - 5 November, University College London](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/festival-of-geology-5-november-2016-university-college-london/) - Join us at the Festival of Geology 2016 on 5 November at Univeristy Colleage London for geological talks, exhibitors, visits and more. - [Fossil Collecting Trip coming up!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/fossil-collecting-trip-coming-up/) - Fantastic fossil collecting opportunity! A whole day fieldtrip with still a few places left. - [Fieldtrip to Whitman's Hill Quarry on 24 September 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/fieldtrip-to-whitmans-hill-quarry-on-24-september-2016/) - Join us for a great fieldtrip hunting for fossils in a large disused quarry near Great Malvern. It will be a great day out in Whitman's Hill Quarry with a fieldtrip led by Mark Baggott and Mark O'Dell. They are very familiar with the quarry and its rock formations and with the geology which dates - [Sneak Peak of Whitman's Hill Quarry Fieldtrip](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/sneak-peak-of-whitmans-hill-quarry-fieldtrip/) - If you're booked to come along to the Whitman's Hill Quarry fieldtrip on Saturday 24 September then you're in for a treat! As a sneak peak, read this fantastic featured write up about last year's visit on The Earth Heritage Trust's website. We look forward to another great visit with Rockwatch members. Not signed up - [Rockwatchers hunting for fossils](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatchers-hunting-for-fossils-at-whitmans-hill-quarry/) - Rockwatch members - new and existing - had a great time last weekend exploring the Silurian sediments of Whitman's Hill Quarry. Lots of fossils were found including two superb trilobites and a range of brachiopods and bivalves. - [Join Rockwatch at the Sidmouth Science Festival](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/join-rockwatch-at-the-sidmouth-science-festival/) - Rockwatch is taking part in the Sidmouth Science Festival on Saturday 15 October 2016! This is a free event so there's no need to book! We hope you'll join us for some hands-on geology and enjoy the exhibitions and talks on offer there. Time: 11.00am - 4.30pm Where: Masonic Hall What's on: GeoSpectacular! Hands-on, exhibitions - [Rockwatch supports Dinosaurs at Barnes Dino Days](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-supports-dinosaurs-at-barnes-dino-days/) - Rockwatch are proud to be supporting Dinosaurs at Barnes - 'Dino Days' of fun and learning on the 29-30 October, 2016 - [Women Pioneers in the Earth Sciences Celebrated! Geological Society 1 - 28 February](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/women-pioneers-in-the-earth-sciences-celebrated-geological-society-1-28-february/) - Women Pioneers in the Earth Sciences celebrated at an exhibition at the Geological Society from 1 - 28 February - [Call to Students!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/call-to-students/) - Geologists' Association Student Conference on Friday 18 May - [Warwickshire Museum reopens with geology galore!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/warwickshire-museum-reopens-with-geology-galore/) - New geology exhibition with giant Lego Ichthyosaur - ['Diamonds and Chocolate' GA talk Friday 3 March](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/diamonds-and-chocolate-ga-talk-friday-3-march/) - 'Diamonds and Chocolate' - lecture tomorrow night - [Rockstar 2017 Competition](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockstar-2017/) - Our Rockstars competition is open for under 16s and our Young Writer competition is for 16-18 year olds. - [New Rockwatch Magazine!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/new-rockwatch-magazine/) - A new Rockwatch magazine has just come out! It's full of wonderfully interesting articles as well as one by the winning Rockwriter from last year's Rockstar competition. Laura Cooper article is called 'Birth and Death on Earth' and in it she explains why, for her, fossils can bring Deep Time to life. A fascinating read! - [Shropshire Fossil Collecting Fieldtrip on Sunday 7th May](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/shropshire-fossil-collecting-fieldtrip-on-sunday-7th-may/) - Great fossil collecting fieldtrip to a quarry near Much Wenlock, Shropshire - [Fossil collecting Fieldtrip to Epworth, North Lincolnshire - Sunday 4 June 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/fossil-collecting-fieldtrip-to-epworth-north-lincolnshire-sunday-4-june-2017/) - A great opportunity to add to your fossil collection! A trip to a quarry and a railway cutting with plenty of fossils to find! Local expert, Paul Hildreth, will be helping you to turn your hand to geological detective work - looking for clues, finding evidence then putting it all together to solve the geological mystery. Great - [Fun amongst the rocks in Lincolnshire on Sunday 4 June](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/fossil-hunt-in-lincolnshire-on-sunday-4-june/) - Be a geo-detective for the day! Join Rockwatch on a fieldtrip to the 'Isle of Axholme' in North Lincolnshire where local expert, Paul Hildreth, will be on hand to help with your 'detective'work! He'll help you find clues, collect evidence and then 'solve the mystery' of what exactly you're finding beneath your feet. Two sites - [Join Rockwatch at BGS on Saturday July 1](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-joins-bgs-for-family-fun-on-saturday-july-1/) - Rockwatch is joining the British Geological Survey for a day of Family Fun. Learn about geology while you have a good time! What's not to love! - [Arran Geofest 2017!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/arran-geofest-2017/) - The Isle of Arran, off the west coast of Scotland, is a great place for geology. Walk in the footsteps of Triassic reptiles or marvel at the giant shells that lived at the Equator 300 million years ago. And you can celebrate Arran's spectacular geology at their Geofest. Friday 15 - Sunday 17 September Three - [Last Chance to see the Chinese Dinosaurs!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/chinese-dinosaurs-at-batmans-house/) - Exhibition finishes this weekend! Go along to see this marvellous display if you can. Rockwatch had a wonderful day at Wollaton Hall with Adam Stuart Smith showing Rockwatchers round the Chinese Dinosaur Exhibition he'd brought over from China. Stunning fossils but the first surprise was that the location for the exhibition was where Clark Kent - [Sidmouth Science Festival - Sat 14 October 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/sidmouth-science-festival-sat-14-october-2017/) - Geological hands-on activities, fossil making, talks and stalls. Geo-fun for all the family. - [GeoLab: Sussex Rocks - Saturday 14 October](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/geolab-sussex-rocks-saturday-14-october-2017/) - Calling all over 16s! The Brighton and Hove Geological Society invites all older Rockwatchers/student/adults to a day long exploration of rocks, minerals and fossils. Aimed at the absolute beginner, Sussex Rocks! is part of the UK Earth Science Week 2017. Meet local experts and get hands-on with specimens from the collection of the Booth Museum - [Join us at the Festival of Geology on November 4th!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/join-us-at-the-festival-of-geology-on-november-4th/) - Festival with activities, displays, talks and walks. - [Dinosaur Babies at the National Museum Cardiff - till 5th November](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/dinosaur-babies-at-the-national-museum-cardiff-till-5th-november/) - Dinosaur Babies exhibition at the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff. - [Festival of Geology on 4th November](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/festival-of-geology-on-4th-november/) - A great geological day out for all the family at the Festival of Geology at UCL, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT Activities, displays, demonstrations, walks and talks - and entrance is free! Something for everyone. Just turn up. Open from 10.30 till 4.30 See you there - [Pliosaurus! at Bristol Museum now until 18 February](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/pliosaurus-at-bristol-museum-now-until-18-february/) - Pliosaurus exhibition extended due to popular demand - [Essex Gem and Mineral Show - Saturday 17 February - 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/essex-gem-and-mineral-show-saturday-17-february-2018/) - Gemstones, Fossils, Minerals, Jewellery, Books - The Essex Gem and Mineral Show has something for all of you! Stalls in two halls so lots to see. It's at the North Romford Community Centre, Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row, Romford RM5 3QJ on Saturday 17 February from 10.00 till 4.00.Free Parking and refreshments available. Entry is £2 - [Jurassic fossil hunt in Dorset - Saturday 24 March 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/jurassic-fossil-hunt-in-dorset-saturday-24-march-2018/) - Jurassic fossils hunt in Dorset - Saturday 24 March 2018 - [Fieldtrip to see Somerset's Ichthyosaur fossils - Saturday 17 February 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/fieldtrip-to-see-dorsets-ichthyosaur-fossils-saturday-17-february-2018/) - Fieldtrip to see Dorset's Ichthyosaur fossils - Saturday 17 February 2018 - [Trip to see Somerset's Ichthyosaur fossils - Saturday 17 February 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/trip-to-see-somersets-ichthyosaur-fossils-saturday-17-february-2018/) - Join Rockwatch on our fieldtrip to see the Ichthyosaur fossils in Street, Somerset on Saturday 17 February 2018 from 10.30am to 3.30pm. This will be a private tour of the Alfred Gillet Collection. Find out more and book a place! - [Fabulous fieldtrip to see the Ichthyosaurs in Street, Somerset](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/fabulous-fieldtrip-to-see-the-ichthyosaurs-in-street-somerset/) - Rockwatchers had a really fabulous time on a private tour of the Alfred Gillet Museum in Street, Somerset. The Museum houses some of the finest Ichthyosaur fossils in the country and we had the benefit of experts showing us around. Thank you to everyone involved! And if you missed the trip, look out for the - [Pembrokeshire weekend for Rockwatchers!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/pembrokeshire-weekend-for-rockwatchers/) - Rockwatchers are off to explore Pembrokeshire! A great weekend fieldtrip exploring the St David's peninsula on 14 and 15 July. Lots of geology with sedimentary and igneous rocks (Precambrian and Ordovician), quaternary landfalls and insights into climate change. A great fieldtrip but lots of walking so for over 10s only. - [Rockwatch Magazine: Issue 78](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-78/) - Rockwatch Magazine: Issue 78 published February 2018 - [Book now! Dorset Residential Fieldtrip - 30 July to 3 August 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/book-now-dorset-residential-fieldtrip-30-july-to-3-august-2018/) - Rockwatch Residential fieldtrip to Dorset. A wonderful week of geologising staying at a field study centre near Swanage. - [Book the Annual Residential Fieldtrip and Get First Year of Rockwatch Membership for Free!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/book-the-annual-residential-fieldtrip-and-get-first-year-rockwatch-membership-free/) - Over time our residential fieldtrip to Dorset has become something of an annual pilgrimage for Rockwatchers. It's a time when members come together with the Rockwatch Team and fellow experts and have a full daily programme in the summer exploring some of the most precious geological sites that Dorset’s Jurassic Coastline has to offer and - [Geology Photographic Competition!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/photographic-competition/) - Competition for Geology photographs. Run by the Geologists' Association with great prizes. Get your cameras out! - [Rockwatching at Cayton Bay in Yorkshire on Tuesday 28 August - 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatching-at-cayton-bay-in-yorkshire-on-tuesday-28-august-2018/) - Explore the fabulous area of Cayton Bay on the Yorkshire Coast with Will Watts and the Hidden Horizons team. Cayton Bay has a fantastic mix of Middle and Upper Jurassic rocks plus glacial erratics from all over Northern Europe, a collector's dream! Will Watts, a long time friend of Rockwatch, has been involved in this - [Sidcup Lapidary Show on Saturday October 6 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/sidcup-lapidary-show-on-saturday-october-6-2018/) - Our Rockwatch fieldtrips are over for the year but that doesn't mean you have to stop going out and having fossil fun! The Sidcup Lapidary and Mineral Show is on Saturday October 6 from 10.00 till 4.00 and it's a great opportunity to have a look at crystals, rocks, minerals, fossils and more. Apparently there - [The Rock Exchange in Bakewell on 13 & 14 October - 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/the-rock-exchange-in-bakewell-on-13-14-october-2018/) - The Rock Exchange, considered to be one of the country's main mineral and fossil fairs, is on this weekend. It's taking place in Bakewell and will have over 70 stalls. Great family event - [Festival of Geology Saturday 3 November - 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/festival-of-geology-saturday-3-november-2018/) - Come along to the Festival of Geology on Saturday 3 November at University College London. It's organized by the Geologists' Association and is a fabulous day of talks, walks and activities. Lots to see and do with exhibitors and traders coming from all over the country. Fossils, minerals and rocks galore! And a 'special' this - [5 Days to go! Join us for the Festival of Geology this Saturday](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/5-days-to-go-join-us-for-the-festival-of-geology-this-saturday/) - The Festival of Geology, the largest free festival of it's kind in London, is this weekend. Come along and see the Moon Rocks, attend a lecture, go on a geology trail and visit the stands of displays, rocks, fossils and minerals. All completely free from 10.30 - 4.00 Saturday 3 November at Wilkins Building, University - [Lapworth 'behind the scenes' on Saturday 16 February](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/lapworth-behind-the-scenes-planned/) - The Lapworth Museum of Geology has over 250,000 specimens and Rockwatchers are lucky to have been invited on a 'behind the scenes' tour to see many of it's hidden treasures! - [Plumbing the Depths of the Kimmeridge Clay Lecture](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/plumbing-the-depths-of-the-kimmeridge-clay-lecture/) - Rockwatchers may be interested to go to a talk on Plumming the Depths of the Kimmeridge Clay. It's part of the Keith Palmer Lecture Series & PESGB Stoneley Lecture Series. The talk will be given by Dr Steve Etches MBE & Professor Alice Roberts. Find out more on the Lapworth Museum website or download the - [Dino-craft at the British Geological Survey, NHM London - Tuesday 16 April](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/3874-2/) - Family Dino-craft day at the British Geological Survey shop on the ground floor of the Natural History Museum. 10.00 till 4.30. No need to book. Just come along. - [Fossil hunting and geology on the Dorset Coast 29 July - 2 August](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/fossil-hunting-and-geology-on-the-dorset-coast/) - Explore Dorset geology with our five day residential fieldtrip to this glorious fossiliferous part of the country. - [Rockwatch at Ware Museum - August 2019](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-at-ware-museum-on-tuesday-6-august-2019/) - We recently had a great day at Ware Museum in Hertfordshire - a day of geological fun! We were there with Jurassic Dioramas, fossil plaster casting, puzzles and more and the sun shone! Both outside and inside and outside this wonderful little museum was a hive of activity. Thank you everyone who came along and - [Open Day at the British Geological Survey, Keyworth - Saturday 12 October](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/open-day-at-the-british-geological-survey-keyworth-saturday-12-october/) - Open Day at the British Geological Survey Keyworth, Nottinghamshire. As part of Science Week the BGS is opening its doors to show that 'Geoscience is for Everyone'. It's a free event but you need to book https://www.bgs.ac.uk/openday/ - [Festival of Geology on 2nd November](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/festival-of-geology-on-2nd-november/) - Come along to our Festival of Geology on 2nd November. A free event that all the family can enjoy. - [Geologists' Association Calendar 2020](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/geologists-association-calendar-2020/) - The Geologists' Association Calendar is available and has wonderful photographs for every month. Buy your calendar now. Just £5.00 plus postage from the Geologists' Association website. - [Dinosaur Competition Time!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/dinosaur-competition-time/) - Trilobites, Dinosaurs and Mammoths! Enter our competition to win a copy of James McKay's book 'Trilobites, Dinosaurs and Mammoths' which charts the extraordinary prehistory of the British Isles. The story is told in 44 paintings, each a snapshot of a specific geological period with maps and explanations. All you have to win one of these - [Geo-Craft Day and Tours at the Natural History Museum - Tuesday 18 February - 2020](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/geo-craft-day-and-tours-at-the-natural-history-museum-tuesday-18-february-2020/) - Join us for a Geo-Craft day at the Natural History Museum in the British Geological Survey shop. And there are tours of parts of the museum led by experts. A great family day out. - [Rocky Roadshow in Norwich on Saturday 29 February - 2020](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rocky-roadshow-in-norwich-on-saturday-29-february-2020/) - Come along and join us at the Rocky-Fossil Roadshow in Norwich on Saturday 29 February from 11.00 till 3.00. There will be displays including local fossil finds, wire wrapping, faceting, tumble polishing, silver smithing, stacking photography, enamelling and more. Rockwatch will be there with fossil plaster casting. Suitable for all ages. Just come along! The - [Rockstar Competition 2020 Coming Soon!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockstar-competition-2020-coming-soon/) - Details of this year's Rockwatch Rockstars and Young Writers Competitions for 2020 are being finalised and will be announced very soon. - [Rockstar Competition time 2018!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockstar-competition-time/) - Prizes galore! The Rockstar Competition 2018 is now open and entries are being worked on! You will have received an entry form with the last magazine, but if you've lost it you can download one or email us to get another at hello@rockwatch.org.uk The prizes are great and you can enter with anything geological - be - [Rockstar Competition 2019](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockstar-competition/) - Enter our Rockstar Competition. Have a go and win a prize. It's open till 9th September so you have time! Anything rock, fossil, mineral or dinosaur related. Great prizes and everyone who enters wins a small prize. Download a competition entry or email Rockwatch to have one sent. hello@rockwatch.org.uk Good luck! - [Holidays nearly over but still time to enter our Rockstar Competition!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/how-to-stop-summer-holiday-boredom/) - Take part in this year's Rockstars competition for your chance to ease the summer holiday boredom and win some amazing geological prizes. - [CANCELLED - Shipwrecks and Beach Hunt in Hastings on Saturday 5 April](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/shipwrecks-and-beach-hunt-in-hastings-on-saturday-5-april/) - I'm afraid that due to the Corona Virus this fieldtrip has had to be cancelled. We hope we will be able to reschedule it later in the year. So sorry if you have booked and are disappointed. We will be refunding your registration fee. Hope to see - [Great day at the Natural History Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/great-day-at-the-natural-history-museum/) - Thank you to all the Rockwatchers who came to see us at the Natural History Museum. We had a great visit and did over 200 fossil plaster casts! The Museum tours went well too. Fabulous to meet so many keen children. - [Issue 82 of the Rockwatch Magazine](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-82/) - Issue 82 Contents List: published July 2019 - [Calling all Poets! Enter the Hugh Miller Writing Competition](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/calling-all-poets-enter-the-hugh-miller-writing-competition/) - The Hugh Miller Writing competition is named after one of Scotland's most endearing geologists. He was one of Scotland's greatest nature writers and the competition aims to honour Hugh Miller's legacy by inspiring new, original prose and poetry on the theme of Scotland's geoheritage. Young people under 25 are being encouraged to enter - so - [Fieldtrip to Scotland for Older Rockwatchers - May 2021](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/fieldtrip-to-scotland-for-older-rockwatchers-may-22-to-29-2020/) - Fieldtrip to Scotland for over 14 year olds. A great opportunity to explore and extend your geological knowledge exploring the area around Inverness. - [Rockwatch Magazine Issue 81](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-81/) - Issue 81 Contents List: published March 2019 - [Rockwatch Magazine - Issue 80](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-80/) - Contents list of Issue 80 of the Rockwatch magazine published December 2018 - [Residential Fieldtrip to Fife in Scotland - 27 to 31 July 2019](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/residential-fieldtrip-to-fife-in-scotland-27-to-31-july-2019/) - Rockwatchers had a great fieldtrip to a beautiful part of the Scottish coast with Angus Miller. Sedimentary and igneous rocks as well as giant millipede and eurypterid tracks and volcanic vents along with sandy beaches and rocky headlands. An amazing opportunity for geological exploration! - [Yorkshire Coast Fieldtrip - Saturday 20 July](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/yorkshire-coast-fieldtrip-saturday-20-july/) - A great day out investigating the Yorkshire coast at the SSSI at Skipsea Withlow and Holderness. - [Derbyshire Weekend Fieldtrip - 11 and 12 May 2019](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/derbyshire-weekend-fieldtrip-11-and-12-may-2019/) - A great weekend fieldtrip to the Ashover area of Derbyshire to explore the geology of the region and learn it's history by being a geo-detective. - [Derbyshire Weekend Fieldtrip - 11 and 12 May 2019](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/derbyshire-weekend-fieldtrip-11-and-12-may-2019/) - A great weekend fieldtrip to the Ashover area of Derbyshire to explore the geology of the region and learn it's history by being a geo-detective. - [Annual Dorset Residential Fieldtrip - 29 July to 3 August 2019](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/annual-dorset-residential-fieldtrip-29-july-to-3-august-2019/) - Annual Fieldtrip to Dorset from July 29 to August 2. Great fossiling and adventures! - [Fantastic fieldtrip to the Lapworth Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/fantastic-fieldtrip-to-the-lapworth-museum/) - [Rockwatch Magazine - Issue 79](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-79/) - Contents list and photos from issue 79 of the Rockwatch magazine, published July 2018. - [Rockwatch Magazine - Issue 78](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-78-2/) - Issue 78 Contents List: published March 2018 - [Festival of Geology 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/festival-of-geology-2018/) - Fabulous Festival with lots of young geologists! Rocks, fossils, minerals, microscopes and Moon rocks - what more could you ask! If you didn't make it - put it in your diary for next year when it will be on Saturday November 2nd. Make it a firm date! - [Rockstar Competition Winners!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockstar-competition-winners/) - Wonderful entries again this year and it was a great day at Anglo American for the presentations. Thank you all for sending such superb entries and if you didn't win - better luck next year! - [Previous Rockstar Entry for Inspiration! William Smith map in Lego.](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/previous-rockstar-entry-for-inspiration-william-smith-map-in-lego/) - [Wonderful Wales! Great Rockwatch trip to Pembrokeshire!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/wonderful-wales-great-rockwatch-trip-to-pembrokeshire/) - The tiny city of St David's was the centre for an amazing trip to Pembrokeshire. A weekend fieldtrip with lots of geology, old slate quarries and sunshine! Check out the Events and try and come along on a fieldtrip. There's a fabulous one to Cayton Bay in Yorkshire on 24th August! Otherwise check the list - [Rockwatch Magazine: Issue 77](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-77/) - Rockwatch Magazine: Issue 77 published November 2017 - [Rockwatch Magazine: Issue 76](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-76/) - Rockwatch Magazine: Issue 76 published August 2017 - [What’s in the latest issue of the Rockwatch Magazine: Issue 77](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue77/) - Details of what's in the latest issue of the Rockwatch Magazine: Issue 77, published 2018. - [Rockwatch Magazine: Issue 75](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-75/) - Details of what's in the Rockwatch Magazine: Issue 75, published April 2017. - [Rockwatch with the Ichthyosaurs in Somerset](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-with-the-ichthyosaurs-in-somerset/) - A great time was had by all! Rockwatchers were introduced to the Ichthyosaur fossils at the Alfred Gillet Museum in Street, Somerset. Experts took them on a private tour to see some of the best Ichthyosaur fossils in the country! - [Plate Tectonics and the Ocean Floor - More reading for you!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/plate-tectonics-and-the-ocean-floor-more-reading-for-you/) - For plate tectonics and the ocean floor, there's lots of fascinating detail online. Try some of these start words; oceanic crust, oceanic trench, lithosphere, Moho, Glomar Challenger, joidesresolution, black smokers, Alfred Wegener, magnetic stripes. These sites will lead you onto lots of other locations - happy exploring. Also online, Metageologist provides lots of reading about - [Don't miss the Rockwatch Fieldtrip to Bracklesham on July 22](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/a-rockwatcher-with-her-find-on-the-last-bracklesham-fieldtrip/) - Rockwatchers had such a great day fossil collecting in Bracklesham a few weks ago. Wonderful fossils were found as you can see! And now you can have another opportunity to go there on July 22nd. Hopefully you'll need to bring sun screen! A great day out for the family! - [Great fieldtrip to South Wales](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/great-fieldtrip-to-south-wales/) - Great fieldtrip to South Wales with dinosaur footprints being examined in the Bendricks! A hand is a useful scale! - [Fabulous Fieldtrip to Lincolnshire](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/fabulous-fieldtrip-to-lincolnshire/) - Rockwatchers with their finds! Rockwatchers had a great day out with geologists Paul Hildreth and Mick Oates. They found chunks of satin spar - a type of gypsum which was one of the typical signs of the desert deposits investigated. See if you can come next time! Just keep an eye on the Events Leaflet to - [Rockwatch Magazine – Issue 74](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-74/) - What's in Rockwatch Magazine – Issue 74 - [Rockwatch Magazine - Issue 73](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-73/) - Issue 73 contents list: published July 2016 - [Vital for fossil hunters! New NHM Fossil Explorer app.](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/vital-for-fossil-hunters-new-nhm-fossil-explorer-app/) - The Natural History Museum has a new fossil identification app. Just go to their website to download it. Good hunting! - [New books for keen Fossil Hunters](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/new-books-for-keen-fossil-hunters/) - Two fabulous new geology guides to West Sussex - Bognor and Bracklesham. Help with what to find and where to go! - [Fossil collecting fieldtrip at Bracklesham, West Sussex - Saturday 22nd July, 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/fossil-collecting-success-at-bracklesham/) - Family fieldtrip collecting fossils on the beach at Bracklesham, West Sussex - ['Behind the Scenes' at the Oxford Museum of Natural History](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/behind-the-scenes-at-the-oxford-museum-of-natural-history-saturday-8-april-2017/) - Fascinating 'Behind the Scenes' visit. Briefed in the main hall then off to explore the areas the public don't usually get to see. Rockwatchers spoke to real palaeontologists and found out what work they do. Inspiring! - [Volcanoes - New Exhibition at the Bodleian Library, Oxford](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/volcanoes-new-exhibition-at-the-bodleian-library-oxford/) - From fire-belching mountains to blood-red waves of lava, volcanoes have captured the attention of scientists, artists and members of the public for centuries. This exhibition in the Weston Library at the Bodleian has eye witness accounts, scientific observations and artwork charting how understanding of volcanoes has changed over the millennia. Some of the most spectacular - [Dorset Residential Fieldtrip - Sunday 30 July to Thursday 3 August 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/dorset-residential-fieldtrip-sunday-30-july-to-thursday-3-august-2017/) - Rockwatch Fieldtrip exploring the Dorset and East Devon Jurassic Coast - [Start planning your Rockstar 2017 Competition Entries](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/get-your-competition-entries-in/) - The Rockwatch competition deadline is 5pm 5 September 2017. We look forward to seeing them and for the judging to begin. - [Behind the Scenes at the Oxford University Museum - Saturday 8th April 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/behind-the-scenes-at-the-oxford-university-museum-8th-april-2017/) - Meet some very old fossils! Go behind the scenes with Rockwatch at the Oxford Museum of Natural History and have a close encounter with some of it's hidden treasures. - [Adela Breton Exhibition in Bristol Museum and Art Gallery](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/adela-breton-exhibition-in-bristol-museum-and-art-gallery/) - In your latest copy of Rockwatch magazine (Issue 74 pages 8/9) you'll see the wonderful work of Adele Breton (1849-1923). She was an unusual Victorian gentlewoman who travelled around Mexico studying the country when most of the women of her day were tied to the home. 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Download the App! - [Rockwatch Magazine - Issue 72](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-magazine-issue-72/) - Issue 72 contents list: published March 2016 - [Former Rockwatcher is lead geologist in Dinosaurs of China Exhibition summer 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/former-rockwatcher-lead-geologist-in-dinosaurs-of-china-exhibition/) - Former Rockwatcher, Dr Adam Smith is the lead geologist in a brand new exhibition coming to Nottingham this summer. - [Pleistocene Neptunea](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/pleistocene-neptunea/) - Pleistocene Neptunea - [Cretaceous Meyeria](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/cretaceous-meyeria/) - Cretaceous Meyeria - [Cretaceous Mosasaur teeth](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/cretaceous-mosasaur-teeth/) - Cretaceous Mosasaur teeth - [Devonian Calymene](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/devonian-calymene/) - Devonian Calymene - [Rockwatch Field Trip to Much Wenlock](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockwatch-field-trip-to-much-wenlock/) - Join Rockwatch on our Field Trip to Much Wenlock in Shropshire on Sunday 22 May 10.30 – 3.00. - [Jurassic Dactylioceras](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/jurassic-dactylioceras/) - Jurassic Dactylioceras - [Earlybird Events this Autumn](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/earlybird-events-this-autumn/) - Now you can book online to register for Rockwatch events why not look ahead and make a note of these earlybird events coming up later this year. - [New Rockwatch Website!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/new-rockwatch-website/) - Rockwatch is delighted to launch it's new website - the official website for Rockwatch - the nationwide Geology club for children and young people. - [](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/2157-2/) - The UK Onshore Geophysical Library The UK Onshore Geophysical Library (UKOGL) was established in 1994 in conjunction with the Department Of Trade and Industry (now Department of Energy and Climate Change - DECC) and the UK Onshore Operators Group, as the formal governmental archive and release mechanism for landward seismic surveys as acquired by the ## Pages - [Tips for competition entrants](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tips-for-competition-entrants/) - Tips for Rockstar and Rock Writer Competitions 2026 entrants. - [Rockstar Young Geologists' Competition](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/rockstars-and-rockwriter-competitions/) - Every year we hold our annual competition and you can win some fantastic geological prizes. 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As well as trips around England we also organise an annual weekend to Wales every year. - [What we do](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/aboutus/what-we-do/) - Rockwatch is a club for children and young people who are interested in geology. We do lots of fun things and send our members lots of goodies too. Through our packed programme of events, competitions and our glossy magazine we aim to inspire members to explore and grow their interests in the subject of geology. - [Renew Confirmation](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/renew-confirmation/) - Thanks for renewing your membership. We're so pleased you stayed. You will receive email confirmation of your membership shortly. - [Payment Cancelled](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/payment-cancelled/) - Unfortunately your payment attempt was cancelled or encountered a problem. Please try again, or if you continue to encounter problems, contact us. - [Join Confirmation](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/join-confirmation/) - Welcome to Rockwatch! We're so pleased you joined. You will receive email confirmation of your membership shortly. - [Event Confirmation](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/event-confirmation/) - Thank you for booking your event with Rockwatch. You will receive email confirmation of your booking shortly. - [Choose 5 Fact Cards](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/choose-5-fact-cards/) - Thanks for renewing your membership with us for another year. Please send us your five fact card choices from the list below. ## Team Members - [Clare Byrne](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team_member/clare-byrne/) - We're delighted that Clare Byrne became Rockwatch Chair in January 2023. Professionally Clare trained as a physicist, teaching GCSE and A Level Physics until her recent retirement. In the meantime she also learnt rather a lot of geology which she enjoyed, so now is happy to put that knowledge into practice. Having joined Rockwatch on - [Kate Adler](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team_member/kate-adler/) - I first encountered Rockwatch when I was 8 on the yearly fieldtrip and went back to Leeson House for years after. I loved heading out and chiselling away to find hidden codes in the rock of ancient life and evidence of long past geological events in the cliff sides. I went on to study Philosophy - [Peter Doyle](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team_member/peter-doyle/) - I started out collecting fossils in North Wales as a boy. With time my collection grew and so did my interest, and I was lucky enough to study geology at university before eventually going on to teach geology at university. Geology has taken me to some amazing places and I love nothing more than - [Wendy Kirk](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team_member/wendy-kirk/) - I have worked in the Earth Sciences Department (formerly the Geology Department) at University College London since 1976. Originally I worked as Curator of the many thousands of specimens of rocks, minerals and fossils in the Geology collections, and spent a number of years teaching in the classroom and in the field, collecting a PhD - [Alan Holiday](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team_member/alan-holiday/) - I graduated with a degree in geology and geography, trained to be a teacher and spent thirty seven years as a teacher of geography and geology in the Weymouth area. I also had a year in the oil industry as a mud logger. More recently I have been chairman of the Dorset Geologists’ Association Group - [Jonathan Larwood](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team_member/jonathan-larwood/) - I could say I have geology in my blood; my father was a geologist and I have followed in his footsteps. I studied geology in London, followed by Aberystwyth, which provided a world of geological contrast from the building stone trails, museums, and Crystal Palace dinosaurs of the city to the dramatic Palaeozoic cliffs and - [Michael Oates](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team_member/michael-oates/) - I have been a rock and fossil enthusiast since primary school and followed this calling via batchelor and doctorate degrees in Geology from London University. Employment as a geologist in the petroleum industry naturally followed as a new graduate and I thoroughly enjoyed this career, when no two days were alike and which enabled me - [Seabury Salmon](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team_member/seabury-salmon/) - I spent years writing about nature conservation and wildlife and reporting on environmental projects in towns and cities. While researching an article about The Lizard peninsula, Cornwall, I found the varied wildlife there was directly related to the soil and rock types of this small area. Ever since, I have seen geology as the most - [Helen Connolly](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team_member/helen-connolly/) - I became involved in editing the Rockwatch website more than 15 years ago through a friend who works at the Geologists' Association. Although I'm not a geologist, over the years I've fallen in love with Rockwatch and the amazing team that runs the Club and happily I have a much better understanding and appreciation of - [Alex Ayling](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team_member/alex-ayling/) - I have been fascinated by rocks, fossils and natural history for as long as I can remember, so discovering Rockwatch was very exciting for me. I really enjoyed the many Rockwatch events, ; especially the field trips which I found gave me a big head start when it came to university fieldwork. I studied Palaeobiology - [James Barnet](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team_member/james-barnet/) - I was absolutely delighted when Peter approached me with the opportunity to become a science editor for Rockwatch magazine in October 2024. I am a former member of Rockwatch from over 20 years ago and the club has played a huge role in the subsequent development of my career as a geologist. I still remember - [Steve Friedrich](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team_member/steve-friedrich/) - Steve Friedrich is a field researcher, Cross Channel Geopark ambassador, and visual storyteller whose discoveries along the Folkestone coast have reshaped our understanding of Britain’s Cretaceous past. His work has expanded the known extent of the Folkestone dinosaur tracksite, revealing new footprints, trackways, and rare evidence of predator–prey interactions. Through meticulous fieldwork and collaborative research, - [David Bone](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team_member/david-bone/) - I started out as a teenage fossil collector in West Sussex and, although I never took up geology as a career, I have always been passionate about our landscape, rocks and fossils. My later interests have moved on to the study of historic building stones and the overlap between geology and archaeology. Fortunately, I am - [Oscar Lozada](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team_member/oscar-lozada/) - Rockwatch was such a big part of my young life that I quite honestly can’t imagine my childhood without it. I’d always had an obsession with dinosaurs from the age of 2 after a visit to the Natural History Museum. On my first day of school in reception class I was able to rattle off - [Thomas Fogerty](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team_member/thomas-fogerty/) - I got interested in rocks and fossils at a young age and as a result, joined Rockwatch after reading about it on the website of the Natural History Museum. Like most children I loved dinosaurs and fossils, but Rockwatch opened up a new world beyond that – an introduction to the scientific procedure and understanding. - [Emily Frankish](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team_member/emily-frankish/) - Hello, my name is Emily and I have been a proud member of Rockwatch for over 10 years. I am now in my first year at Leeds University studying Geological Sciences. I have always wanted to be a Geologist and Rockwatch has been with me every step of the way. I discovered Rockwatch through my - [Dr Adam Smith](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team_member/adam-stuart-smith/) - Rockwatch helped to foster my passion for fossils from an early age. When I was sixteen, I entered the annual Rockwatch competition. I wrote a report on my own fossil collection, organised all the specimens in a cabinet, gave them all numbers and labels, illustrated and photographed each one, and was delighted to find out - [Kirsty Pepper](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team_member/kirsty-pepper/) - When I was 8, my grandma gave me a box of minerals which she had been given years earlier. From then on, I started collecting other rocks and minerals. So, when a stall holder at a craft fayre gave me a leaflet about Rockwatch, I was keen to become a member. Throughout the next 8 - [Jane Robb](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team_member/jane-robb/) - Currently, I am a PhD student at the Natural Resources Institute and the University of Greenwich, researching the drivers of deforestation in Guatemala as part of a UN REDD+ project there. Some of my proudest achievements so far…I published my first peer reviewed paper from my masters research at 21, after working with the Natural - [Edwin Rose](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team_member/edwin-rose/) - I have had interests in both geology and history since I was very small. Rockwatch has developed my interests in geology through me reading and contributing to the magazine and going on fieldtrips such as trilobite hunting near Llandrindod Wells, one of many Rockwatch field trips I went on. The first field trip I ever ## Team - [Rockwatch Management Committee](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team/rockwatch-management-committee/) - [Former Rockwatchers](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team/former-rockwatchers/) ## Events - [Behind the Scenes at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/behind-the-scenes-at-the-oxford-university-museum-of-natural-history/) - Join Rockwatch this February half term for a fascinating behind-the-scenes experience at one of the world’s most famous natural history museums. 📅 Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:30am – approx. 3:00pm 📍 Meeting Point: Outside the front of the museum, beside the Redwood tree 📌 Venue: Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Parks - [Celtic Harmony - Living in the Stone Age](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/celtic-harmony/) - Sunday 12 April 2026 10:00am for coffee | 10:30am start | Finish approx. 1:00pm Celtic Harmony Camp, near Hertford (SG13 8NY) Minimum age: 7 Rockwatch is delighted to be teaming up with our friends at the Amateur Geological Society (AGS) – North London for a very special prehistoric experience! Join us at Celtic Harmony Camp, - [FREE CSI Geoscience Webinars - 23-26 February](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/free-csi-geoscience-webinars-23-26-february/) - These interactive, curriculum-linked webinars are ideal for classroom viewing or enrichment activities: 23 February – Forensic Soil Analysis 24 February – How Forensic Geoscience Can Investigate History and Provide New Evidence 26 February – Forensic Geomorphology Each session demonstrates how geoscience connects across subjects in exciting and meaningful ways — perfect for sparking curiosity in - [Bracklesham Bay Fossil Hunt – West Sussex](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/bracklesham-fossil-hunt-2026/) - Leaders: David & Anne Bone Date: Saturday 16th May 2026 Time: 2.30pm – approx. 5.00pm (finishing around low tide) Recommended minimum age: 7 years Maximum group size: 40 participants Location: East Bracklesham Drive, Bracklesham, West Sussex Join Rockwatch for an exciting afternoon fossil hunt at Bracklesham Bay, one of the UK’s most famous fossil-collecting beaches. - [Cross Channel Geopark's Operation: Bring Your Rock! UK](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/cross-channel-geoparks-operation-bring-your-rock-uk/) - A free family geology event with the Cross Channel Geopark A rock may seem ordinary… but think again! Every stone holds an adventure millions of years old — shaped by volcanoes, oceans, earthquakes and ancient climates. Whether it’s been hiding in your pocket, collected on holiday, or discovered in the garden, every rock has a - [(FULLY BOOKED) Folkestone’s Footprints of Britain’s Last Dinosaurs (Repeat visit)](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/folkestones-footprints-dinosaurs-repeat/) - We're sorry this event is fully booked. Check out our other events we have planned! 📅 Saturday 20 June 2026 | 🕙 10.00am–4.00pm Join Rockwatch for a summer adventure tracing the footsteps of dinosaurs along the Kent coast. This hands-on fieldtrip combines real dinosaur footprint hunting at Copt Point with a curator-led museum visit, offering - [(FULLY BOOKED) Folkestone’s Footprints of Britain’s Last Dinosaurs](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/folkestones-footprints-of-britains-last-dinosaurs/) - We're sorry this event is fully booked. Check out our other events we have planned! 📅 Saturday 11 April 2026 | 🕙 10.00am–4.00pm Step back into the Late Cretaceous on this exciting Rockwatch field trip to Folkestone, where some of the last dinosaurs to walk in Britain left their footprints behind. We’ll explore the famous - [Lowewood Museum Fossil Fun Day](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/lowewood-museum-fossil-fun-day/) - Join Rockwatch at Lowewood Museum on Wednesday 18 February (10:30am–3:00pm) for a drop-in day of fossil-filled fun. Handle real fossils, fossil activities, play geology games — and bring your own fossils to be identified! 🎟 Free entry (though donations are always welcome) 📍 Lowewood Museum, High Street, Hoddesdon, EN11 88H ⏰ No booking needed – - [Dorset Residential Field Trip](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/dorset-residential-field-trip-2/) - We'll share more details with you soon - mark the dates in your diary now! - [Lyme Regis Field Trip](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/lyme-regis-field-trip/) - We'll share more details with you soon - mark the date in your diary now! - [Discover Bucks](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/discover-bucks/) - We'll share more details with you soon - mark the date in your diary now! - [Oxford Mineral & Fossil Show - 29 November 2026](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/oxford-mineral-fossil-show-29-nov-2026/) - Oxford Mineral and Fossil Show - 29 November 2026 Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington OX5 1AB Sundays 10am-4pm Gems | Crystals | Fossils | Minerals | Ancient artefacts | Books Free entry and parking Refreshments Check out the Oxford Shows website for details. - [Oxford Mineral & Fossil Show - 26 July 2026](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/oxford-mineral-fossil-show-26-july-2026/) - Oxford Mineral and Fossil Show - 26 July 2026 Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington OX5 1AB Sundays 10am-4pm Gems | Crystals | Fossils | Minerals | Ancient artefacts | Books Free entry and parking Refreshments Check out the Oxford Shows website for details. - [Oxford Mineral & Fossil Show - 24 May 2026](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/oxford-mineral-fossil-show-24-may-2026/) - Oxford Mineral and Fossil Show - 24 May 2026 Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington OX5 1AB Sundays 10am-4pm Gems | Crystals | Fossils | Minerals | Ancient artefacts | Books Free entry and parking Refreshments Check out the Oxford Shows website for details. - [Oxford Mineral & Fossil Show - 15 March 2026](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/oxford-mineral-fossil-show-march2026/) - Oxford Mineral and Fossil Show - 15 March 2026 Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington OX5 1AB Sundays 10am-4pm Gems | Crystals | Fossils | Minerals | Ancient artefacts | Books Free entry and parking Refreshments Check out the Oxford Shows website for details. - [Essex Gem & Mineral Show](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/essex-gem-mineral-show/) - The Essex Rock & Mineral Society 44th Annual Essex Gem & Mineral Show takes place on Saturday 21st February 2026 from 10am - 4pm at North Romford Community Centre, Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 3QJ. Come along with the family for rock and fossil ID, gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewellery and more! - [Discover the Cross-Channel Geopark Festival at Dover Castle](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/discover-the-cross-channel-geopark-festival-at-dover-castle/) - On Friday 8th November, the Cross-Channel Geopark is hosting a landmark day festival at the magnificent Dover Castle! Step into a landscape shaped over 400 million years and uncover the hidden geological links between Kent and northern France. The castle itself sits on chalk cliffs of immense geological and cultural importance, forming part of the - [Yorkshire Fossil Festival - Staithes Rocks 2025!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/yorkshire-fossil-festival-staithes-rocks-2025/) - September 13-14 YFF Presents...Staithes Rocks! Spend some time on the Yorkshire Coast for a weekend of walks, talks and workshops. For full details of each walk, check out the event links below Staithes Rocks - geology walk Staithes Rocks - geology walk Staithes Rocks - fossil safari linktr.ee/staithesrocks - [Festival of Geology 2025](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/festival-of-geology-2025/) - This year's Festival of Geology 2025 takes places on Saturday 1st November and with Geology Walks on Sunday 2nd November. There will be plenty of activities for Rockwatchers to enjoy plus talks, exhibits, fossils for sale and geo-walks around London. Checkout the Rockwatch Festival page or visit the GA Festival of Geology website for details. - [Rock and Fossil Day with Rockwatch at Ware Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-and-fossil-day-with-rockwatch-at-ware-museum/) - Date: Tuesday 12 August 2025 Time: 11.00am – 3.30pm Cost: £2 per child (drop-in) Join Rockwatch with friends from Ware Museum for a day of exciting hands-on activities discovering the amazing world of rocks and fossils. Activities include: Race a trilobite – see if you can beat these prehistoric creatures! Paint a plaster fossil – - [Rockwatch Returns to the Somerset Earth Science Centre!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rockwatch-returns-to-the-somerset-earth-science-centre/) - 📅 Date: Tuesday, 19th August 2025 🕙 Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm 📍 Location: Somerset Earth Science Centre, Moons Hill Quarry, Stoke St Michael, BA3 5JU 🎟 Max attendees: 30 people 💷 Price: £5 per Rockwatch member 🥪 Please bring a packed lunch ⛑ Hard hats not needed Join Rockwatch this summer for an exciting return - [Rockwatch Visit: Fossils and Minerals Day at the National Stone Centre, Derbyshire](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/national-stone-centre/) - 📍 Wirksworth, Derbyshire 🗓 Thursday 21st August 2025 🕥 10:45 am – 4:45 pm 💷 £15 per person (includes Geotrail, Fossil Detective activity and Light Railway) 👥 Max group size: 24 participants Join Rockwatch for a fascinating geological adventure in the heart of the Peak District. Learn about Peak District limestones and what they reveal - [2025 Rockwatch Residential Field Trip to Dorset - FULLY BOOKED!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/2025-residential-field-trip-to-dorset/) - Sorry – this field trip is now fully booked. We’re busy planning more field trips over the coming months so keep checking back for future events! Monday 28th July to Friday 1st August 2025 will be an unforgettable week of rocks, fossils, beaches and fun on the iconic Dorset Jurassic Coast! This year’s theme – - [Merthyr Science Festival, Wales](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/merthyr-science-festival-wales/) - Merthyr Science Festival – 5th July 2025 from 10am at Christ Church, Merthyr Tydfil Expect experiments, and enough brainpower to light up the Valleys! See festival website for details! - [Dino Con Convention, Exeter](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/dino-con-convention-exeter/) - The UK’s largest palaeontology-themed convention, is happening on the 16th & 17th of August at the University of Exeter’s Great Hall. Find out more at dinocon.co.uk - [Summer Science Exhibition 2025](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/summer-science-exhibition-2025/) - Rockwatchers - check out this year's talks and activities lined up for The Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition from 1-6 July 2025. There's always plenty to see and do, and it's completely FREE to take part and suitable for all ages. You can view the full programme on The Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition website. - [Essex Rocks - Geology & Fossil Fun Day](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/essex-rocks-geology-fossil-fun-day/) - Essex Rocks! Geology and FREE fossil family fun day is taking place from 10am-4pm on Saturday 12th July 2025. Organised by the Essex Rock & Mineral Society and taking place at Tollgate Hall, Stanway, Colchester CO3 ORH. Join them for fizzing rocks, sifting sand and touching a mammoth! Find out more on the ERMS website. - [Rockwatch Field Trip: Thorndon Country Park – Pebble Trail Adventure!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/thorndon-country-park/) - Join Rockwatch for a fascinating geological adventure this end of May Bank Holiday weekend as we head to Thorndon Country Park in Essex! 🗓 Date: Saturday, 31 May 2025 🕛 Time: 10:30 – 1:00pm 💷 Cost: £2.50 per person (Rockwatch members only) 📍 Meeting point: Thorndon Countryside Centre car park (parking charges apply) Address: Thorndon - [Rock & Fossil Day at Discover Bucks Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-fossil-day-at-discover-bucks-museum/) - Rockwatch is delighted to be joining friends at the Discover Bucks Museum on 4 May 2025 from 12pm - 3pm for a Rock & Fossil Afternoon! Join us to - Explore hands-on displays from the Museum and a few Rockwatch treasures of our own! Have a go at fossil making or design your own dinosaur - [International Geodiversity Day 2025 - One Earth, Many Stories](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/international-geodiversity-day-2025-one-earth-many-stories/) - This year's International Geodiversity Day takes place on Monday 6 October 2025. Events will be taking place around the world to celebrate Geodiversity in diverse and imaginative ways around the theme, One Earth, Many Stories. You can find out more about the day at: www.geodiversityday.org/ - [Rockwatch Pebble Day at Harrow Weald Common - FULLY BOOKED!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rockwatch-pebble-day/) - Join us this Easter holiday for a fun and educational Rockwatch Pebble Day with friends from the Harrow & Hillingdon Geological Society and London Geodiversity Partnership! Follow a trail of pebble discovery through Harrow Weald Common to explore the exposed gravel section near the Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest. What to Expect: Learn about - [Day Trip to Staithes, North Yorkshire – Fossil Hunt - FULLY BOOKED!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/staithes-fossil-hunt/) - Sorry – this field trip is now fully booked. We’re busy planning more field trips over the coming months so keep checking back for future events! Join Rockwatch for the Staithes Sandstone Formation Field Trip! Date: Sunday, 13th July 2025 Time: Meet at 10 AM, finishing around 4 PM Leader: Professor Kevin G. Taylor, - [Oxford Mineral & Fossil Show – 23rd November](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/oxford-mineral-fossil-show-november-2025/) - Oxford Mineral & Fossil Show - 23 November 2025, 10-4pm. Exeter Hall, Kidlington, OX5 1AB FREE entry. Details on the Facebook page. - [Oxford Mineral Fossil Show - 16th March](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/oxford-mineral-fossil-show-march25/) - Exeter Hall, Kidlington, OX5 1AB Free admission 10.00-16.00 March 16th 2025 Dates 16 March 11 May 20 July 23 Nov - [Oxford Mineral Fossil Show - 11th May](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/oxford-mineral-fossil-show-may25/) - Exeter Hall, Kidlington, OX5 1AB Free admission 10.00-16.00 2025 Dates 16 March 11 May 20 July 23 Nov - [Oxford Mineral Fossil Show - 20th July](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/oxford-mineral-fossil-show-20-july/) - Exeter Hall, Kidlington, OX5 1AB Free admission 10.00-16.00 2025 Dates 16 March 11 May 20 July 23 Nov - [Geology Rocks - National Coal Mining Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/geology-rocks-national-coal-mining-museum/) - There's a joint event organised by the National Coal Mining Museum and Yorkshire Geological Society on 26th April from 10am - 5pm. A day of demonstrations, storytelling and activities. Booking essential via the NCM website, ages 10+. - [Rockwatch Field Trip to Ogmore, Wales - FULLY BOOKED!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/ogmore-fieldtrip/) - Sorry – this field trip is now fully booked. We’re busy planning more field trips over the coming months so keep checking back for future events! Join us for an exciting Rockwatch field trip led by the esteemed Professor Paul Wright as we explore the incredible geological history of Ogmore-by-Sea and Southerndown in beautiful Wales. - [Bracklesham Bay GeoLab and Fossil Hunt 2025 - FULLY BOOKED!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/field-trip-to-bracklesham-bay-2025/) - Sorry - this field trip is now fully booked. We're busy planning more field trips over the coming months so keep checking back for future events! Join Rockwatch for a fun-packed day of geological exploration and fossil hunting at Bracklesham Bay! We'll start the day with some hands-on experiments with friends from GeoLab - a - [Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2025](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/lyme-regis-fossil-festival-2025/) - Date: Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th July Time: 10:00 AM onwards Location: Lyme Regis, Jurassic Coast Calling all fossil hunters, rock enthusiasts, and curious minds! The Lyme Regis Fossil Festival returns in 2025, ready to take you on an incredible journey through time. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Jurassic Coast, this year’s event - [Half Term Fossil Fun Day at Lowewood Museum!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/lowewood-museum-feb-2025/) - Date: Wednesday 19 February 2025 Time: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Lowewood Museum, High Street, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire EN11 8BH FREE entry – just rock up! No booking required. Calling all young geologists and fossil hunters! Join us for a fun-filled, hands-on Fossil Fun Day at Lowewood Museum this half term. Whether you're a seasoned - [Rockwatch Trip to Bristol](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rockwatch-trip-to-bristol/) - It's the Geologists' Association Annual Conference in Bristol from 27-29 September. There are lots of talks and field trips planned to celebrate the geological riches of the area including a special field trip for Rockwatchers. When: We'll be taking our intrepid young geologists to Ivy Farm in search of fossils on 29 September from 11am. - [Essex Gem & Mineral Show - February 2025](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/essex-gem-mineral-show-february-2025/) - Saturday 22nd February 2025 - ESSEX GEM AND MINERAL SHOW North Romford Community Centre, Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row, Romford, Essex RM5 3QJ. 10:00am – 4:00pm Visit the ERMS website for details. If travelling a long distance please contact the show organisers to confirm the details. - [North London Mineral, Gem & Fossil Show - November 2024](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/north-london-mineral-gem-fossil-show-november-2024/) - Saturday 30th November 2024 – NORTH LONDON MINERAL, GEM AND FOSSIL SHOW Trinity Church, Nether Street, North Finchley, London N12 7NN. 10:00am – 4:00pm If travelling a long distance please contact the show organisers to confirm the details. - [The Rock Exchange - Derbyshire - October 2024](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/the-rock-exchange-derbyshire-october-2024/) - Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th October 2024 – THE ROCK EXCHANGE Lady Manners School, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1JA. 10:00am – 5:00pm If travelling a long distance please contact the show organisers to confirm the details. - [Sussex Mineral & Fossil Show - November 2024](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/sussex-mineral-fossil-show/) - Amazing Crystals, Minerals, Fossils and Gems! Saturday 16th November 2024 Haywards Heath College, Harlands Road, RH16 1LT, 10am Over Forty Exhibitors, Displays, Talks, Interactive Activities for Adults & Children. Gold Panning with Real Gold, Fossil Quest & UV Dark Room. Tombola & Free Prize Draw, Refreshments, Free Parking. Entrance: Adults £3, Children £1, Rockwatch Members - [Hampshire Mineral & Fossil Show - September 2024](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/hampshire-mineral-fossil-show-september-2024/) - Saturday 7th September 2024 – HAMPSHIRE MINERAL AND FOSSIL SHOW Oasis Academy, Lordshill, Southampton SO16 8FA. 10:00am – 4:00pm If travelling a long distance please contact the show organisers to confirm the details. - [International Geodiversity Day 2024](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/international-geodiversity-day-2024/) - International Geodiversity Day, a day dedicated to recognizing and promoting the incredible variety of Earth's natural features. This year's theme, ‘Conserving The Past – Sustaining The Future,’ offers a unique opportunity to focus on several crucial aspects of geodiversity. There are many events around the world to help raise awareness and celebrate this important theme. - [Rockstars Prize Giving 2024](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rockstars-prize-giving-2024/) - A special event for our Rockstar Young Geologists' Prize Winners, kindly hosted by our sponsors, Anglo American Foundation. - [GA Festival of Geology 2024](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/ga-festival-of-geology-2024/) - Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024 Location: London Admission: Free! Time: 10:30 am to 4:30 pm Join us for an exciting day celebrating geology, featuring activities for all ages. The event includes: Children’s Activities: Fun and educational sessions with Rockwatch. Exhibitors: Displays from museums, universities, and geological societies. Fossil & Mineral Displays: View ancient fossils and - [Repeat Visit to Somerset Earth Science Centre - FULLY BOOKED!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/somerset-earth-science-centre-return/) - Sorry – This event is now fully booked. Look out for other field trips coming up. Back by popular demand, we're thrilled to announce our return to the Somerset Earth Science Centre on Tuesday, August 13th! After the overwhelming response to our previous trip, we're opening up a few more spots for Rockwatch members eager to explore - [Rockwatch Dorset Residential Field Trip - FULLY BOOKED](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/dorset-residential-field-trip/) - We return to Dorset for our much-loved 5-day field trip from Monday 29 July to Friday 2 August 2024. This is summer trip with a difference for families who like being outdoors and learning more about the world around them. Event Programme and Activities We're busy planning an exciting programme of days out involving hands-on - [Somerset Earth Science Centre Open Day](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/somerset-earth-science-centre-open-day/) - What: Mini Museum & Open Day at the Where: Somerset Earth Science Centre, Moons Hill Quarry Stoke St Michael, BA3 5JU. When: Saturday 20th April 11am-3.30pm View our fascinating collection of Mendip Rocks, Minerals and Fossils Bring in your own fossils and rocks to show our experts Get creative with our fossil arts and crafts - [Fossil Hunting at Walton-on-the-Naze - FULLY BOOKED!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/fossil-hunting-at-walton-on-the-naze/) - Sorry – This event is now fully booked. Look out for other field trips coming up. Date: 16th June Searching for: Shark’s teeth and other red crag fossils Led by: Ian and Ros Mercer Tickets: £2.50 per person. Rockwatch members only. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Join us on our upcoming field trip to Walton-on-the-Naze - [Oxford Mineral & Fossil Show - November 2024](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/oxford-mineral-fossil-show-november-2024/) - Oxford Rock & Mineral Show runs 4 times a year and the next one is taking place on 24 November. It's completely FREE to attend. Plenty of rocks, gems and minerals for collectors to browse, shop for and enjoy! Date: 24 November Venue: Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 1AB Entry: FREE Visit the Group's - [Oxford Mineral & Fossil Show - July 2024](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/oxford-mineral-fossil-show-july-2024/) - Oxford Rock & Mineral Show runs 4 times a year and the next one is taking place on 28 July. It's completely FREE to attend. Plenty of rocks, gems and minerals for collectors to browse, shop for and enjoy! Date: 28 July Venue: Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 1AB Entry: FREE Visit the Group's - [Oxford Mineral & Fossil Show - May 2024](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/oxford-mineral-fossil-show-may-2024/) - Oxford Rock & Mineral Show runs 4 times a year and the next one is taking place on 12 May. It's completely FREE to attend. Plenty of rocks, gems and minerals for collectors to browse, shop for and enjoy! Date: 12 May Venue: Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 1AB Entry: FREE Visit the Group's - [Lyme Regis Fossil Festival](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/lyme-regis-fossil-festival-2024/) - Join Rockwatch and Friends for an Adventure at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival! Date: Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th June Time: 10:00 AM onwards Location: Lyme Regis, Jurassic Coast Calling all fossil enthusiasts, explorers, and families looking for an adventure! The Lyme Regis Fossil Festival is back, and it's bigger and better than ever! Dive - [Rockwatch Field Trip to Somerset Earth Science Centre - 14 August - FULLY BOOKED!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/fieldtrip-to-somerset-earth-science-centre-14august/) - Sorry – this event is now fully booked. Look out for other field trips coming up. Join us on our Rockwatch field trip on Wednesday 14 August for a day in the Mendips Exploring Carboniferous Limestone! Date: Wednesday 14 August 2024 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: Somerset Earth Science Centre, Mendip Hills, Somerset Join us - [Summer Science Exhibition 2024](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/summer-science-exhibition-2024/) - Rockwatchers - check out this year's talks and activities lined up for The Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition from 2-7 July 2024. Talks include unlocking the past in Antarctica and rehabilitating mines for local communities and the environment. There's always plenty to see and do, and it's completely FREE to take part. You can view - [Rockwatch Field Trip to the Miller's Dale, Peak District - FULLY BOOKED!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/fieldtrip-to-millers-dale-peak-district/) - Sorry - this event is now fully booked. Look out for other field trips coming up. Join us for an unforgettable day of geological exploration in the heart of Derbyshire's Peak District. From ancient Carboniferous Limestone to dramatic lava flows and the intrigue of a crude oil deposit, this Rockwatch Field Trip promises a fascinating journey through - [Rockwatch Field Trip to Chichester & Bracklesham Bay - FULLY BOOKED!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/field-trip-to-chichester-bracklesham-bay/) - Sorry - This event is now fully booked. Look out for other field trips coming up. Join us on the next Rockwatch field trip to West Sussex for a spot of Building Stones Geodetective work at the historic Guildhall in Chichester, West Sussex, followed by a fossil hunt on Bracklesham beach. The field trip, governed - [Ask an Ologist Schools Webinar](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/ask-an-ologist-schools-webinar/) - Rockwatchers might like to ask their teachers to sign up for this FREE online event that's being organised by Publisher DK. DK are hosting a 45-minute online webinar for school children around the world at 10am on 20 March when they can ask an ologist about fossils, rocks, minerals and more! Gemmologist and Earth Science - [Celebrating Chilterns Chalk - Chalk Day at the Railway](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/celebrating-chilterns-chalk/) - Join Rockwatch in the last in a series of special events celebrating Chilterns Chalk on Thursday 11 April from 10.30am-5.00pm. We're thrilled to be joining the Chilterns Landscape Partnership and the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Steam Railway for their final event celebrating Chilterns chalk. Whilst taking a nostalgic trip by steam train, you'll be transported - [Meet a Megalosaurus - FREE Open Day](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/meet-a-megalosaurus-free-open-day/) - Drop in to Burlington House as the Geological Society of London open their doors to show off their home and a model Megalosaurus! - [Meet a Megalosaurus](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/meet-a-megalosaurus/) - Join Rockwatch over Half Term for... Meet a Megalosaurus! When: Tuesday 13 February from 10am-4pm Where: The Upper Library, The Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, W1J 0BG (nearest tube stations are Piccadilly Circus and Green Park) With: Rockwatch have teamed up with The Geological Society for one of their Dinosaur Discovery Days over half term - [Uxbridge Rock Show](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/uxbridge-rock-show/) - Join Rockwatch over Half Term for the... Uxbridge Rock Show When: Monday 12 February from 9.30am. Where: Uxbridge Library, High St, Uxbridge UB8 1HD - very close to Uxbridge Station (Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines) With: Rockwatch have teamed up with the Harrow & Hillingdon Geological Society to liven up half term for young geology lovers - [Schoolrocks Evolution Workshop](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/schoolrocks-evolution-workshop/) - The Geologists’ Association run a special scheme to support the Key Stage 2, Year 3 Science National Curriculum in schools called Schoolrocks! Rockwatchers in Year 3 and parents who are teachers may be interested in signing up for a special Schoolrocks online event called Evolution which is taking place on Tuesday 27 February 2024. The - [TEST](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/test/) - This is a test for testing purposes. - [Test event 2](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/test-event-2/) - test event 2 - [Test event](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/test-event/) - test event - [Festival of Geology 2023](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/festival-of-geology-2023/) - This year’s Festival of Geology is taking place on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5th November 2023 and is returning to London. The Festival, organised by the Geologists’ Association, takes place annually in November and is an opportunity to celebrate and immerse yourself into all things geology with other geology fans of all ages. Find out more! - [Rockwatch Field Trip to Somerset Earth Science Centre and Moons Hill Quarry - SOLD OUT!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rockwatch-field-trip-to-moon-hill-quarry/) - Join us on our Rockwatch field trip to explore the Somerset Earth Science Centre fossil collection and nearby Moons Hill Quarry near Bath on Wednesday 16th August. Rockwatchers will enjoy an exclusive insight into the fabulous collection of fossils and minerals at the Centre including their recently acquired collection from Kingswood School in Bath, and a - [Rockwatch Field Trip to Bracklesham Bay, West Sussex - SOLD OUT!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rockwatch-field-trip-to-bracklesham-bay-west-sussex/) - Join us on our Rockwatch field trip to West Sussex for a spot of Building Stones Geodetective work at the historic Boxgrove Priory, near Chichester, West Sussex, followed by a fossil hunt on Bracklesham beach. The field trip is from 1.00pm til 6.00pm on Saturday 30 September. The trip with be led by David Bone. Part One: - [Rockwatch at Lowewood Museum for Fossil Fun - FREE no need to book!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rockwatch-at-lowewood-museum-for-fossil-fun/) - Rockwatch will be having a day of fossil fun at Lowewood Museum in Hertfordshire on Wednesday 23 August from 10.30am-3pm and you can just rock up - there's no need to book because admission is free! Come along to: Create prehistoric crafts Join in with a Jurassic Jazz Music Workshop Hunt for Dinos around the - [Rockwatch Residential Field Trip to Jurassic Coast in Dorset - Book by 28 July!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/2023-residential-dorset-fieldtrip/) - DEADLINE FOR BOOKINGS - FRIDAY 28 JULY 2023! Join us for a family fun week of exploring Dorset’s magnificent Jurassic coastline from Monday 31st July to Friday 4th August 2023 investigating its fabulous geology. Perfect for geology-loving children! You’ll go on fossil collecting trips and other geological adventures during the day to places like Portland - [Rockwatch Field Trip to North Lincolnshire Museum and Frodingham Ironstone pit, Lincolnshire](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rockwatch-fieldtrip-frodingham-ironstone-pit/) - Join Rockwatch on a field trip to a Jurassic, Frodingham Ironstone Quarry near Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire and the North Lincolnshire Museum on Saturday 19th August. Join Clare of Rockwatch and geologists Michael Oates and Paul Hildreth to explore a site that once fed ore into Scunthorpe's steel industry. We start the day at the North - [Rockwatch at the Sidmouth Science Festival](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/sidmouth-science-festival/) - We're very pleased to say that Rockwatch and the Geologists' Association will be attending the Sidmouth Science Festival this year! Look out for our stand with the usual mix of interactive geology-based exercises and games, mineral and fossil specimens to handle plus GA Guides and other merchandise to purchase. See you there! - [Mary Anning Rocks, Yorkshire Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/mary-anning-rocks-yorkshire-museum/) - Yorkshire Museum have a fabulous new exhibition about the life of renowned paleontologist and science pioneer, Mary Anning who lived and worked 200 years ago. Find out about her amazing discoveries, including the first ever Ichthyosaur specimen found in Britain and still one of the largest. There is a packed programme of family activities throughout - [Summer Science Exhibition 2023](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/summer-science-exhibition-2023/) - Rockwatchers may be interested in some of the talks and activities lined up for The Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition from 4-9 July 2023. You can try your hand at flood prediction or predicting the next eruption of a quiet volcano, for instance. There will be plenty of interactive fun or if you can't be - [FREE Rockwatch Geology Fun at Ware Museum, Hertfordshire](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rockwatch-geology-fun-at-ware-museum/) - Join Rockwatch as we enjoy a fun-filled day of geology-related crafts, games and activities at Ware Museum in Hertfordshire on Wednesday 9th August. Rockwatch will be running a hands-on activity day filled with lots of geology-related crafts and activities at this much-loved local museum. You can drop in any time to join in with the - [Edinburgh Science Festival 2023](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/edinburgh-science-festival-2023/) - British Geological Society are returning to #EdSciFest on April 5th at Dynamic Earth for a special event where you can meet Earth’s real ‘rock stars’: geologists! There'll be lots of earth science-based activities for everyone to enjoy. More info here: https://www.sciencefestival.co.uk/festival - [Yorkshire Fossil Festival 2023](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/yorkshire-fossil-festival-2023/) - This year's Yorkshire Fossil Festival is taking place from Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 June 2023. It's taking place in Whitby. For further details see the Festival website. - [Yorkshire Geology Day 2023](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/yorkshire-geology-day-2023/) - The Yorkshire Geology Society is running a Yorkshire Geology Day on 29 April 2023 at the National Coal Mining Museum for England and it's mostly FREE! There's a full day of hands-on activities, demonstrations and talks in the programme aimed at a younger audience so ideal for Rockwaters. Number are limited though so you are - [Triassic islands of the Bristol area with Jack Lovegrove](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/triassic-islands-of-the-bristol-area-with-jack-lovegrove/) - Geologists' Association Evening Lecture - June 2nd 2023 Hybrid Meeting (virtual and in person lecture) Triassic islands of the Bristol area with Jack Lovegrove See the GA website for further details. - [The Pebbles of the Ice Age Coast with Mike Horne](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/the-pebbles-of-the-ice-age-coast-with-mike-horne/) - Geologists' Association Evening Lecture - April 14th 2023 Hybrid Meeting (virtual and in person lecture) The Pebbles of the Ice Age Coast with Mike Horne See the GA website for further details. - [Excavating Plesiosaurs with Richard Forrest](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/excavating-plesiosaurs-with-richard-forrest/) - Geologists' Association Evening Lecture - March 17th 2023 Hybrid Meeting (virtual and in person lecture) Excavating Plesiosaurs with Richard Forrest See the GA website for further details. - [Harrow & Hillingdon Rock Show](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/harrow-hillingdon-rock-show/) - Harrow and Hillingdon Rock Show Live starts today at Uxbridge Library. Visit the show, meet members, handle rocks, tell your friends! Monday 6th February - Thursday 23rd February during library opening hours. School visits can be arranged via Uxbridge Library. Visit the Harrow and Hillingdon Rock Show online website for more details. - [The Geology of Your Technology BGS Workshop](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/geology-of-your-technology-bgs-workshop/) - Rockwatchers may be interested in The Geology of your technology! – a BGS Virtual Rock Workshop. Explore geology from the comfort of your own home. Become a mini geologist and learn how to start identifying rocks for yourself! Find out how geology plays an important role in the technology we use every day. The workshop - [Geologists' Association October Lecture](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/geologists-association-october-lecture/) - The Geologists' Association October lecture will be available online via Zoom on Friday October 7 at 18.00pm and may suit some older Rockwatchers. This month's topic will be on The Rise and Fall of the last British Ice-Sheet by Professor Chris Clark, Chair of Geoscience at the University of Sheffield. This lecture is via Zoom - [Gloucester Fossil Festival](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/gloucester-fossil-festival/) - Gloucester Fossil Festival is taking place at Abbeydale Community Centre, Glevum Way, Abbeydale, Gloucester GL4 4BL on Sunday 4th December 2022. - [Bakewell Rock Exchange](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/bakewell-rock-exchange/) - Bakewell Rock Exchange is taking place at Lady Manners School, Bakewell, Derbyshire on Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th October 2022 - [Oxford Fossil & Mineral Show](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/oxford-fossil-mineral-show/) - Oxford Fossil & Mineral Show, Exeter Hall, Oxford Rd, Kidlington. facebook.com/oxfordmineralfossilshow/ - [Scottish Geology Festival 2022](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/scottish-geology-festival-2022/) - The Scottish Geology Festival 2022 will tell the stories of Scotland's rocks and landscapes through a programme of activities from 1st September to 9th October. Events will range from coastal walks and fossil hunting, to online and in-person talks. Visitors will explore extinct volcanoes in Edinburgh and the UNESCO Global Geopark in the North West - [Yorkshire Fossil Festival](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/yorkshire-fossil-festival/) - Yorkshire Fossil Festival is Northern England's biggest annual celebration of fossils & palaeontology! The 2022 #YorksFossilFest will take place at Scarborough Spa, Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th September 2022. Is FREE and there are plenty of exciting talks and events throughout the festival. - [Rockwatch Field Trip: Building Stones Geodetective Trip in West Sussex](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/building-stones-geodetectives-10sept-22/) - Join us on the next Rockwatch field trip to West Sussex for a spot of Building Stones Geodetective work at Earnley Church, followed by a fossil hunt on Bracklesham beach. The field trip is from 1.30pm til 5.30pm on Saturday 10 September. The trip with be led by David Bone. We suggest you may wish to - [Fossil Hunt at Bracklesham Bay, West Sussex - Saturday 14 April - 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/fossil-hunt-at-bracklesham-bay-west-sussex-saturday-14-april-2018/) - Great opportunity to hunt for fossils along the foreshore at Bracklesham. The beds here are famous for sharks teeth amongst other things! - [International Geodiversity Day with UNESCO](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/international-geodiversity-day-with-unesco/) - Rockwatch is delighted to announce that it will be joining in with this year's International Geodiversity Day on Thursday 6th October 2022. The Day, which was announced at the UNESCO at the 41st General Conference in 2021, will be a worldwide celebration to promote all the many aspects of geodiversity. Many events will be taking - [South Wales Annual Weekend Field Trip](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/south-wales-annual-weekend-field-trip/) - Join Rockwatch for the South Wales Annual Weekend Fieldtrip on 16 – 17 July 2022 This year we will be exploring the geology of South-East Wales in glorious detail. There will be superb and amazing geology to delight all ages and levels of geo-knowledge. This year our weekend fieldtrip to South Wales will be based - [Field Trip to Kings Dyke Nature Reserve, Peterborough](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/field-trip-to-kings-dyke-nature-reserve-peterborough/) - Join us for another Rockwatch field trip, this time to Kings Dyke Nature Reserve near Peterborough on Saturday 2 July 2022 from 10.30-4.00pm We will be looking at fossils from the Oxford Clay at both Kings Dyke Nature Reserve and at Willow Hall Quarry where there are also much younger sand and gravel sediments to - [Pebble Hunt at Thorndon Country Park](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/pebble-hunt-at-thorndon-country-park/) - Join Rockwatch for a Pebble Hunt at Thorndon Country Park on Saturday 11 June 2.00 pm Every Pebble tells a Story! Come along and unearth the story of a pebble from its origins 80 million years ago! You’ll learn how to identify the 80 million year old pebbles dumped by floods from a massive ice-cap - [Rockwatch Field Trip to Hastings - NOW FULL!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rockwatch-fieldtrip-to-hastings/) - Join Rockwatch for a Beach Hunt and Fossil Presentation in the Shipwreck Museum Saturday 14 May 11.00am – 3.00pm Rockwatch is heading down to Hastings on the Sussex coast for a slide presentation on 'Fossils and Dinosaurs of Hastings'. It will be at the Shipwreck Museum on a large screen, and will include an opportunity to see - [Yorkshire Jurassic Coast trip to Whitby](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/yorkshire-jurassic-coast-trip-to-whitby/) - Come along and explore North East England’s Jurassic Dinosaur Coast in Whitby with Rockwatch on Saturday 18th June. We’ll be looking at depositional environments and fossil indicators and hope to find lots of fossils to add to your collections. The fieldtrip is being led by local geology experts Mick Oates and Paul Hildreth. And if - [UK Amateur Fossil Hunters](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/uk-amateur-fossil-hunters/) - UK Amateur Fossil Hunters www.ukafh.co.uk/ Fossil Hunts throughout the year for all ages, adults and families. - [Anglesey Geology Guided Walks](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/anglesey-geology-guided-walks/) - Anglesey Geology Guided Walks GeoMon Anglesey GeoPark has a programme of Guided Walks, all with a geological theme. www.geomon.co.uk/ - [Hidden Horizons of Yorkshire](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/hidden-horizons-of-yorkshire/) - Hidden Horizons – of Yorkshire Based in Scarborough, North Yorkshire Hidden Horizons organizes a wide range of events, including fossil hunts, rock pooling trips, dinosaur footprint walks and stargazing, for more details about these visit www.hiddenhorizons.co.uk - [Jurassic Coast Trust Guided Walks](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/jurassic-coast-trust-guided-walks/) - Jurassic Coast Trust guided walks through the Undercliffs Reserve jurassiccoast.org/events/ A series of expert-led walks through one of the Jurassic Coast's most inspiring wilderness areas, the Undercliffs Reserve. Located between Lyme Regis and Axmouth, and home to incredible geology, wildlife, and unspoiled natural scenery. - [Family Geology Day in Penarth, Wales](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/family-geology-day-in-penarth-wales/) - South Wales Group of the Geologists’ Association www.swga.org Family Geology Day Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan Saturday 13 August 11.00am - 3.00pm This is an open event that you can come and join in for as little or as long as you like. We will have a gazebo on the beach with a small display of - [Yorkshire Geology Day](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/yorkshire-geology-day/) - YORKSHIRE GEOLOGY DAY with the Yorkshire Geological Society on Saturday 14 May at the National Coal Mining Museum for England, Wakefield WF4 4RHON LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION, GEOLOGY Rocks and Landscape in Popular Film and TV MORNING SESSION: 10.00am – 1.30pm Rock cutting and polishing (bring a sample and see what secrets it reveals), UNDERGROUND WALKS - [Dinosaur Isle, Isle of Wight](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/dinosaur-isle-isle-of-wight/) - Dinosaur Isle, Culver Parade, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 8QA Displays of local fossils and dinosaurs including life-size reconstructions, interactive displays, rubbings, sand pits and dinosaur smells. Fossil walks to local Island beaches (apx. 2 hours). All ages. Must be pre-booked. Take collecting bags. REDUCTIONS WITH A CURRENT ROCKWATCH MEMBERSHIP CARD. Open daily 10.00am - - [Geowalks – uncovering Scotland’s geological past](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/geowalks-uncovering-scotlands-geological-past/) - Geowalks – uncovering Scotland’s geological past Discover the secrets of the Scottish landscape. Join Angus Miller for a ‘walk back in time’. Angus organizes day walks and holidays around Scotland, and can also do trips for groups or families. 0797 9971310 angus@geowalks.co.uk www.geowalks.co.uk - [Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre Walks](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/charmouth-heritage-coast-centre-walks/) - Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, Dorset DT6 6LL A world famous centre for fossil hunting, the Centre has displays about the coastline, a ‘Jurassic Theatre’, microscopes, fossils to touch and guided walks which include a 20 minute talk on fossils. Adult £12.00, Child £6.00 lasts about 2 hours. Booking advisable. Child Rockwatch - [Lyme Regis Museums Walks](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/lyme-regis-museums-walks/) - Lyme Regis Museum, Bridge Street, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA The Museum is built on the site of the home of Lyme’s renowned fossilist, Mary Anning. FOSSIL HUNTING WALKS: Find your own 190-million-year-old fossils. MARY ANNING WALKS Explore the paths and streets of Old Lyme. Fossil walks (2½ - 3 hours) There is a charge. Booking - [North Lincolnshire Museum Jurassic Life](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/north-lincolnshire-museum-jurassic-life/) - North Lincolnshire Museum Jurassic Sea and Steel Town Gallery, Oswald Road, Scunthorpe DN15 7BD www.northlincs.gov.uk/tourism-museums-and-the-arts Experience life in the Jurassic period, when North Lincolnshire was under the sea, the Frodingham Ironstone was formed and Sea Dragons roamed. And you can discover the history of the steel industry from 1858 to the present day. Have a - [The Lapworth Museum - Pterrific Pterosaurs](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/the-lapworth-museum-pterrific-pterosaurs/) - The Lapworth Museum, University of Birmingham Aston Webb A Block, Ring Road South, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT FAMILY EVENTS: Activities from arts and crafts to museum trails, performances, stories and more! Wed 13 April: Pterrific Pterosaurs 10.00am - 17.00pm See other events and for details of monthly tours of the Museum. - [Charles Lapworth: The name behind the Lapworth Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/charles-lapworth-the-name-behind-the-lapworth-museum/) - The Lapworth Museum, University of Birmingham Aston Webb A Block, Ring Road South, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT FAMILY EVENTS: Activities from arts and crafts to museum trails, performances, stories and more! Wed 1 June: Charles Lapworth : The name behind the Museum 10.00am - 17.00pm See other events and for details of monthly tours of - [Lapworth Museum Family Quiz (online)](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/lapworth-museum-family-quiz-online/) - The Lapworth Museum, University of Birmingham Aston Webb A Block, Ring Road South, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT FAMILY EVENTS: Activities from arts and crafts to museum trails, performances, stories and more! Thurs 2 June: Lapworth Family Quiz (online) 11.00am - 12.00noon. A zoom link will be sent to you following registration. Get a team together - [Sedgwick Museum - Two Islands: Changing landscapes throughout time](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/sedgwick-museum-two-islands-changing-landscapes-throughout-time/) - Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3EQ Also Two Islands: Changing landscapes throughout time - till May 20 An exhibition presenting artist John Kelly’s field explorations on two very contrasting islands, beginning in the young lava fields of Surtsey, Iceland, and ending among the time-worn rocks and erosional surfaces - [Sedgwick Museum - Arthropleura: The World’s Largest Millipede](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/sedgwick-museum-arthropleura-the-worlds-largest-millipede/) - Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences - University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3EQ Arthropleura: The World’s Largest Millipede Introducing the newly discovered fossil of Arthropleura, the largest arthropod to have ever lived. Come and see the newly discovered fossil of Arthropleura, the largest arthropod to have ever lived. On display will be the partial remains - [Oxford Uni Museum of Natural History Family Days](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/oxford-uni-museum-of-natural-history-family-days/) - Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PW FAMILY-FRIENDLY SUNDAYS restart on 24 April Trails, crafts, and more, all provided by Museum volunteers. Drop-in, no booking required. Entry to the Museum is free but donations welcome. - [Dippy the Dinosaur at the NHM](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/dippy-the-dinosaur-at-the-nhm/) - Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD 27 May till December: Dippy, the nation's favourite dinosaur, is back for a visit! Dippy was the first Diplodocus to go on display anywhere in the world when it was gifted to the Museum in 1905. Dippy quickly became a star, capturing hearts and imaginations. Dippy has been touring - [Rock 'n' Gem Show- Newcastle](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-n-gem-show-newcastle/) - 6-7 August: 'Rock 'n' Gem Show' at Newcastle Racecourse High Gosforth Park Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 5HP - [Rock 'n' Gem Show - Kempton Park Racecourse](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-n-gem-show-kempton/) - 30-31 July: 'Rock 'n' Gem Show' at Kempton Park Racecourse Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex TW16 5AQ - [North Pennines Mineral Expo](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/north-pennines-mineral-expo/) - 23 - 24 July: North Pennines Mineral Expo at Town Hall, Market Place, St. John’s Chapel, Weardale, County Durham DL13 1QF Sat 9:00 – 5:00 Sun 10:00 to 5:00 www.facebook.com/northpenninesmineralexpo - [Oxford Mineral and Fossil Show](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/oxford-mineral-and-fossil-show/) - 17 July: Oxford Mineral and Fossil Show at Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 1AB 10.00 – 4.00 Find out more - [Welsh Rock, Gen ‘n’ Bead Show](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/welsh-rock-gen-n-bead-show/) - 9-10 July: Welsh Rock, Gen ‘n’ Bead Show at Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3SY Find out more - [Oxford Mineral and Fossil Show](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/oxford-mineral-fossil-show/) - 8th May: Oxford Mineral and Fossil Show at Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 1AB 10.00am – 4.00pm. Find out more. - [Lyme Regis Fossil Festival](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/lyme-regis-fossil-festival/) - 30 April - 1 May: Lyme Regis Fossil Festival at Lyme Regis, Dorset Visit fossilfestival.com - [Rock 'n' Gem Show - Somerset](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-n-gem-show-somerset/) - 11-12th June: 'Rock 'n' Gem Show' at Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN Find out more - [Buckingham Geological Walk](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/buckingham-geology-walk/) - Bucks Geology Group - Saturday 4 June: Buckingham Geological Walk. Start at 11.00am. For children over 9 years. A stroll around Buckingham to explore the geological story hidden in the stones. There is the local story and quite an exotic one too, all hidden here and there in the buildings, walls and monuments of the - [Bucks Geology Group - Fieldtrip to Coombs Quarry](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/coombs-quarry/) - Bucks Geology Group - Sunday April 24: Fieldtrip to Coombs Quarry near Buckingham. Start at 10.00am and ending at about 3.00pm. This is a beautiful walk with Dr Jill Eyers taking in the medieval Thornborough Bridge and Roman barrows before exploring the Jurassic rocks and fossils of the quarry. It is a walk across a - [GA Lecture - Manchester Old crust, new ideas: Constraining lunar crustal formation using trace-elements](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/ga-lecture-manchester-old-crust-new-ideas/) - Geologists' Association Lecture on Manchester Old crust, new ideas: Constraining lunar crustal formation using trace-elements by Dr John Purnet-Fisher Lectures start at 6.00pm and are on Zoom. All Rockwatchers and their families are welcome to join in. Please email Sarah to book a place: sarah@geologistsassociation.org.uk - [GA Lecture - Mapping the past: Quaternary Palaeogeography](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/mapping-the-past/) - Geologists' Association Lecture on Mapping the past: Quaternary Palaeogeography by Professor Martin Bates Lectures start at 6.00pm and are on Zoom. All Rockwatchers and their families are welcome to join in. Please email Sarah to book a place: sarah@geologistsassociation.org.uk - [GA Lecture - Defining Catchments in Karst Environments](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/ga-lecture-defining-catchments-in-karst-environments/) - Geologists' Association Lecture on Defining catchments in karst environments by Dr Vanessa Banks Lectures start at 6.00pm and are on Zoom. All Rockwatchers and their families are welcome to join in. Please email Sarah to book a place: sarah@geologistsassociation.org.uk - [Fossil Fun at Lowewood Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/fossil-fun-at-lowewood-museum/) - Rockwatch is delighted to be joining the team at Lowewood Museum for a day of Fossil Fun on Friday 8 April 2022 from 10.30am-4.00pm. Come along and - Make a Jurassic landscape Create your own plaster cast fossils Dino hunt around the museum Bring your fossils to have them identified and see other fossils on - [Dinosaurs Spring Showcase Events - Saturday 19 March 2022](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/dinosaurs-spring-showcase-events-saturday-19-march-2022/) - The University of Bristol Alumni Network has a wonderful day of online dinosaur-themed events planned as part of The Spring Showcase 2022. This year's fascinating topics include how artists bring dinosaurs back to life on screen, you can hear stories of cannibalism at a mysterious cave site in South Gloucestershire, or learn how to be - [Virtual Festival of Geology 2021](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/virtual-festival-of-geology-2021-2/) - Free Virtual Geology Experience for all the family! Join us on 6th and 7th November at www.festivalofgeology.org.uk - [Spacescapes: Postcards from our Solar System](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/spacescapes-postcards-from-our-solar-system/) - Rockwatchers there’s a free outdoor planetary science exhibition taking place this Saturday 2 October between 12pm-3pm at the Geological Society’s HQ at Burlington House Courtyard, Piccadilly, London. The exhibition, called Spacescapes: Postcards from our Solar System, explores the mysteries of space and why geologists make such great space explorers. Why not pop along and discover some of these mysteries - [Virtual Festival of Geology 2021](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/virtual-festival-of-geology-2021/) - Rockwatch is delighted to be taking part in this year's Virtual Festival of Geology, taking place online on 6th November 2021. Sit in on live talks and go shopping at the virtual stalls. Explore virtual exhibitions from museums and local groups. Get involved in the interactive Discovery Room and take part in the Rockwatch festival - [Geologists' Association Zoom workshop on Geological Collections](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/geologists-association-zoom-workshop-on-geological-collections/) - Virtual Zoom Meeting Saturday June 19th 2021 from 7pm-9pm Please join the GA Zoom workshop on Geological Collections. Presented by Dr Caroline Buttler and a team from National Museum Wales in Cardiff. Collecting rocks and fossils often sparks an interest in geology, whether it is as a child or an adult, the questions - [Register for the Virtual GA Student Symposium (vGASS) 2021](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/register-for-the-virtual-ga-student-symposium-vgass-2021/) - Older Rockwatchers are invited to register for this year's Virtual GA Student Symposium (vGASS) 2021 on the Geologists' Association website. The event will be run virtually over two half days; the afternoon of Thursday 20 May and the morning of Friday 21 May 2021. vGASS presents a unique opportunity for geology students to share their - [The Royal Society Summer Science Programme 2021](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/the-royal-society-summer-science-programme-2021/) - Save the dates! The Royal Society's Annual Summer Science Programme is taking place from 8-11 July 2021. As part of this there will be special school events online on 8th and 9th July which you need to register for in advance. Sign up to receive an email so they can contact you when the full - [Rock Show Online Goes Live Today!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-show-online/) - Rockwatchers may be interested to know that The Harrow and Hillingdon Geological Society's Rock Show Online goes live today! - [Adventures of a robot geologist on Mars - Imperial College Christmas Lecture](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/adventures-of-a-robot-geologist-on-mars-imperial-college-christmas-lecture/) - Rockwatchers may be interested in the Imperial College London's Children's Christmas Lecture which this year is being held online. The lecture will take place on Tuesday 8 December 2020 at 17.30 - 18.30. Full details about the event are on the Imperial College website. You can book to attend here. - [Lyme Regis Virtual Fossil Festival](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/lyme-regis-virtual-fossil-festival/) - Come along to the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival this weekend! The popular Festival had to be cancelled from it’s usual summer spot and is now VIRTUAL. There will be lots to see and do and aimed particularly at children. The site goes live at midnight tonight and all tomorrow there will be films to watch, - [Festival of Geology 2020](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/festival-of-geology-2020/) - This year's Festival of Geology - brought to you by the Geologists' Association - will be taking place online on the 7th and 8th November. As always, Rockwatch will be involved in the fun and it will be totally FREE. Find out more now! - [The Time Travelling Rock Machine](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/the-time-travelling-rock-machine/) - Rockwatchers who have already caught up with our most recent instalment in the Dig Deeper series About Time by Dr Robert Chandler will be interested to know there's an online event taking place this Wednesday 12th August from 10.00-11.30am, with Dr Anjana Khatwa on this very subject. Anjana - also known as Glacier Girl - - [Summer Science Online 2020](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/summer-science-online-2020/) - Rockwatchers may be interested to explore The Royal Society's Summer Science festival which takes place online from 13 - 17 July. It's a packed itinerary featuring a free digital programme of talks, quizzes and videos celebrating cutting-edge and historic science. A great way to enjoy science from the comfort of your own home! - [CANCELLED - Dorset Residential Fieldtrip - Monday 27 to Friday 31 July - 2020](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/dorset-residential-fieldtrip-monday-27-to-friday-31-july-2020/) - Residential Fieldtrip to Dorset to study the geology of that magnificent area. Theme this year is coastal protection. - [CANCELLED - Hastings Beach Fossil Hunt and visit to the Shipwreck Museum - Sunday 5 April - 2020](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/hastings-beach-fossil-hunt-and-visit-to-the-shipwreck-museum-sunday-5-april-2020/) - CANCELLED - Hopefully to be rescheduled later in the year Come along to sunny Hastings on the Sussex coast for a fossil hunt on the beach and a visit to the Shipwreck Museum. We'll be having a slide presentation about the 'Fossils and Dinosaurs of Hastings' on a large screen in the Shipwreck Museum - - [CANCELLED - Pebble Hunt at Thorndon Country Park on Sunday 18 April - 2020](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/pebble-hunt-at-thorndon-country-park-on-sunday-18-april-2020/) - A great day out at Thorndon Country Park in Essex - examining the pebbles, working out how old they are and where they came from. Great Geo-Detective adventure - [Rocky Roadshow in Norwich on Saturday 29 February - 2020](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rocky-roadshow-in-norwich-on-saturday-29-february-2020/) - Rock and Fossil Roadshow. Great day out for families with lots of activities for children. - [Geo-Craft day and Museum Tours at the Natural History Museum - Tuesday 18 February - 2020](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/geo-craft-day-and-museum-tours-at-the-natural-history-museum-tuesday-18-february/) - A family day of craft and fossil secrets! Come and make a fossil then go on a tour of the Fossil Gallery of the Natural History Museum to find out all about what's on display. - [Open Day at the British Geological Survey, Keyworth on Saturday 12 October](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/open-day-at-the-british-geological-survey-keyworth-on-saturday-12-october/) - Great day out at the British Geological Survey Open Day. Join Rockwatch for hands-on activities, talks and demonstrations. Free event but you need tickets! To book go to: https://www.bgs.ac.uk/openday/ - [Festival of Geology at University College London on 2 November](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/festival-of-geology-at-university-college-london-on-2-november/) - A Festival for everyone interested in the Earth and its origins! Rockwatch will be there in the Discovery Room with lots of hands-on activities, microscope workshops and fossil and rock identification. And in the main halls there are exhibits by societies, universities and museums, talks throughout the day, tours of UCLs geology labs and fieldtrips - [Fieldtrip to the Yorkshire Coast on Saturday 20 July - 2019](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/fieldtrip-to-the-yorkshire-coast-on-saturday-20-july-2019/) - Fieldtrip to the Yorkshire Coast. A hunt for fossils and a look at the effects of erosion. Fabulous day out for all the family. - [South Wales Annual Weekend Fieldtrip - 13 and 14 July 2019](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/south-wales-annual-weekend-fieldtrip-13-and-14-july-2019/) - A fabulous weekend of fossil hunting and geology in the Vale of Glamorgan. - [Annual Dorset Residential Fieldtrip - 29 July to 2 August 2019](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/annual-dorset-residential-fieldtrip-29-july-to-2-august-2019/) - Fabulous week long residential fieldtrip to Dorset staying in the Leeson House Field Studies Centre. Fossiling and coastal exploration galore. - [Fossil Collecting trip to Walton on the Naze - Saturday 29 June - 2019](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/fossil-collecting-trip-to-walton-on-the-naze-saturday-29-june-2019/) - Fossil collecting trip to the Red Crag cliffs at Walton on the Naze in Essex with expert geologists. - [Weekend fieldtrip to Derbyshire - Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/weekend-fieldtrip-to-derbyshire-saturday-11-and-sunday-12-may/) - A great Rockwatch weekend fieldtrip to the Ashover area of Derbyshire and the National Stone Centre. 11th and 12th May. - [Plumbing the Depths of the Kimmeridge Clay](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/plumbing-the-depths-of-the-kimmeridge-clay/) - As part of the Keith Palmer Lecture Series & PESGB Stoneley Lecture Series you are warmly invited to join fellow geologists for a talk on the depths of the Kimmeridge Clay, featuring Dr Steve Etches MBE & Professor Alice Roberts. Find out more on the Lapworth Museum website or download the event flyer. When: 15 - [Dino Craft Day and Earth Gallery Tours - Tuesday 16 April - 2019](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/dino-craft-day-and-natural-history-museum-tours-tuesday-16-april-2019/) - A Family Dino-Craft Day at the British Geological Survey which is on the ground floor of the Natural History Museum. Come along and make a plaster of Paris trilobite and then have a tour of the Earth Galleries. - [Four day fieldtrip to the Fife Coast, Scotland - 27 to 31 July - 2019](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/four-day-fieldtrip-to-the-fife-coast-scotland-27-to-31-july-2019/) - A four day fieldtrip to Fife in Scotland hunting for fossilised footprints and volcanic vents. Led by Angus Miller, an expert on Scottish geology. - [Behind the Scenes at the Lapworth Museum of Geology, Birmingham - Saturday February 16](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/behind-the-scenes-at-the-lapworth-museum-of-geology-birmingham-saturday-february-16/) - A trip 'behind the scenes' at the Lapworth Museum of Geology at Birmingham University. A chance to see the Museum's wonderful treasures both on display and in their extensive stores - [](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/3694/) - Festival of Geology at UCL in London. This Saturday and with stalls, walks, talks, children's activities and the Moon Rocks. Come along to this free event - 10.30 - 4.30 - [The Rock Exchange at Bakewell - 13 and 14 October - 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/the-rock-exchange-at-bakewell-13-and-14-october-2018/) - The Bakewell Rock Exchange one of the UKs major mineral shows with dealers coming from all around the country and Europe. It's in a beautiful location in the heart of the Peak District and is now in its 38th year. This year there will be over 70 stalls exhibiting a huge variety of rocks, minerals, fossils - [Sidcup Lapidary and Mineral Show - Saturday October 6 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/sidcup-lapidary-and-mineral-show-saturday-october-6-2018/) - The Sidcup Lapidary and Mineral Show is on Saturday October 6 from 10.00 till 4.00 and it’s a great opportunity to have a look at crystals, rocks, minerals, fossils and more. There's even a Gold Mine! Fun for all the family with something for all ages and budgets. Admission free! And Rockwatch members are always welcome! - [Family Day at Ware Museum on Tuesday 14 August - 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/family-day-at-ware-museum-on-tuesday-14-august-2018/) - Family Day at Ware Museum. Lots of hands-on activities for children. - [Rockhunt along Cayton Bay on the Yorkshire Coast - Tuesday 28 August - 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rockhunt-along-cayton-bay-on-the-yorkshire-coast-tuesday-28-august-2018/) - A great fossil hunting opportunity on the Yorkshire Coast with the team at Hidden Horizons. - [Isle of Eigg Rockwatch Fieldtrip - Monday 23 to Friday 27 July - 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/isle-of-eigg-rockwatch-fieldtrip-monday-23-to-friday-27-july-2018/) - Fabulous opportunity to go on a fieldtrip to the Isle of Eigg - 5 days of exploring this beautiful Hebridean Island. - [Fossil hunting and fun! Rockwatch Residential Fieldtrip to Dorset - Monday 30 July to Friday 3 August - 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rockwatch-residential-fieldtrip-to-dorset-monday-30-july-to-friday-3-august-2018/) - Annual fieldtrip to Dorset. A fabulous residential trip - 4 nights at the Leeson House Field Studies Centre near Swanage with fieldtrips galore to collect fossils and study geology. - [South Wales annual weekend fieldtrip to Pembrokeshire - Sat 14 to Sun 15 July 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/south-wales-annual-weekend-fieldtrip-to-pembrokeshire-sat-14-to-sun-15-july-2018/) - Weekend fieldtrip to Pembrokeshire exploring the stunning St David's peninsula. Great geology. - [Fieldtrip to Lea Quarry, Much Wenlock, Shropshire - Sunday 6 May 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/fieldtrip-to-lea-quarry-much-wenlock-shropshire-sunday-6-may-2018/) - Great day fossilhunting in the Much Wenlock Limestone Formation. Fantastic opportunity to add to your collections! - [Dinosaur Footprints! Fieldtrip to Yorkshire Coast - Sunday 24 June 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/fieldtrip-to-yorkshire-coast-sunday-24-june-2018/) - Fossil foraging around the Yorkshire coast on Sunday 24 June. Two sites to investigate - Burniston Wyke and Betton Farm Quarry. A great day out for over 7s. - [Fieldtrip to Kimmeridge and the Etches Collection Museum - Saturday 16 June - 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/fieldtrip-to-kimmeridge-and-the-etches-collection-museum-saturday-16-june-2018/) - A fabulous fossil hunting opportunity along this famous stretch of Dorset coastline, but first there is a private tour round the Etches Collection Museum. Steve Etches is an amateur geologist and fossil hunter who has found he most amazing specimens in the Kimmeridge local area. The museum takes you on an immersive journey through live - [Family Day at the British Geological Survey, Keyworth - Saturday 17 March 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/family-day-at-the-british-geological-survey-keyworth-saturday-17-march-2018/) - Great Family Day at the headquarters of the British Geological Survey in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire. Amazing activities for children to see and do. Demonstrations, talks, walks, and lots of 'hands-on' Free event but you need to book via the BGS website. http://www.bgs.ac.uk/discoveringGeology/newsAndEvents/familyFunDay/form.cfm - [Fossil Hunt to Mapperton and Horn Park, Dorset - Saturday March 24 - 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/fossil-hunt-to-mapperton-and-horn-park-dorset-saturday-march-24-2018/) - A great opportunity to hunt for fossils with a local expert. Bob Chandler will help you identify and hunt for Jurassic fossils. - [Rock Gem 'n' Bead Show at Kempton Park Racecourse - Sat 3 March and Sun 4 March 20116](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-gem-n-bead-show-at-kempton-park-racecourse-sat-3-march-and-sun-4-march-20116/) - Rock Gem 'n' Bead show at Kempton Racecourse. Lots of stalls with treasures to buy! - [Rock Gem 'n' Bead Show at the Pavillions of Harrogate - Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 February 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-gem-n-bead-show-at-the-pavillions-of-harrogate-saturday-24-and-sunday-25-february-2018/) - Rock Gem 'n' Bead Show at the Pavillions of Harrogate on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 February. Lots to see for all the family! - [Rock Gem 'n' Bead Show at Chester Racecourse - Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 March 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-gem-n-bead-show-at-chester-racecourse-saturday-10-and-sunday-11-march-2018/) - Rock Gem 'n' Bead Show at Chester Racecourse on the weekend of 10/11 March. Loads of stalls with lots to see for all the family! - [Rock Gem 'n' Bead Show at Cheltenham Racecourse - 17 and 18 February 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-gem-n-bead-show-at-cheltenham-racecourse-17-and-18-february-2018/) - Rock, Gem and Bead Show at Cheltenham Racecourse on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 February. - [Sea Dragons - Ichthyosaur fossils in Street, Somerset - Saturday 17 February 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/fieldtrip-to-see-ichthyosaur-fossils-in-street-somerset-saturday-17-february-2018/) - A great opportunity to have a private tour of the Alfred Gillet collection of ichthyosaur and plesiosaur fossils. They are housed in a museum in Street, Somerset and we will be shown round by specialists dealing with the collection. - [Essex Gem and Mineral Show on Saturday 17 February - 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/essex-gem-and-mineral-show-on-saturday-17-february-2018/) - Gemstones, Fossils, Minerals, Jewellery, Books - The Essex Gem and Mineral Show has something for all of you! Stalls in two halls so lots to see. It's at the North Romford Community Centre, Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row, Romford RM5 3QJ on Saturday 17 February from 10.00am till 4.00pm. Free Parking and refreshments available. Entry is - [Redrawing the geological map of South Wales - Friday 2 March - 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/redrawing-the-geological-map-of-south-wales-friday-2-march-2018/) - A Geologists' Association lecture on the geology of South Wales by Professor John Cope. Older Rockwatchers welcome. - [A sceptic look at the dino-bird controversy - Friday 2 February 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/a-sceptic-look-at-the-dino-bird-controversy-friday-2-february-2018/) - Geologists' Association lecture at Burlington House, Piccadilly on the Dino-bird controversy. Free to come along but aimed at adults and older Rockwatchers - [Fieldtrip to Bracklesham, West Sussex on Saturday 14 April 2018](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/fieldtrip-to-bracklesham-west-sussex-on-saturday-22-july/) - Fossil collecting fieldtrip to Bracklesham, starting from Siddlesham. Exploring the landscape and then down to the beach to see what you can find. - [Sidmouth Science Festival - Sat 14 October - 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/sidmouth-scinece-festival-sat-14-october-2017/) - Free Festival that all the family can enjoy. Lots of geological goings on - activities, talks, stalls. - [Sussex Mineral and Fossil Show- Saturday November 18 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/sussex-mineral-and-fossil-show-saturday-november-18-2017/) - Annual one-day mineral show. Over 30 stalls of displays and people selling rocks, fossils and minerals. - [Yorkshire Fossil Festival - 22 to 24 September 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/yorkshire-fossil-festival-22-to-24-september-2017/) - Great day out for all the family with stalls, activities, and walks along the seafront. - [Dinosaur of China Exhibition Visit - Wednesday 23 August 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/dinosaur-of-china-exhibition-visit-wednesday-23-august-2017/) - A great opportunity to see the Dinosaurs of China - Ground Shakers and Feathered Flyers - which have left Asia for the first time. Rockwatchers will have a visit and meet the curator of the exhibition - a former Rockwatcher! - [Rock Gem 'n' Bead Show at Newark Showground - 30 Sept - 1 October - 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-gem-n-bead-show-at-newark-showground-30-sept-1-october-2017/) - Rock Gem 'n' Bead Show at Newark Showground on Saturday 30 September and Sunday 1 October. Lots of stalls to buy things from. Experts to meet. Great day out for families. - [Rock Gem 'n' Bead Show at Chepstow Racecourse - 9-10 September 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-gem-n-bead-show-at-chepstow-racecourse-9-10-september-2017/) - Rock Gem 'n' Bead Show at Chepstow Racecourse, Monmouthshire on 9-10 September. A gread day out forraging around the many stalls! - [Rock Gem 'n' Bead Show in Harrogate - 12-13 August 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-gem-n-bead-show-in-harrogate-12-13-august-2017/) - Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show at the Pavillions of Harrogate - great opportunity for you to meet collectors and experts. - [Rock Gem 'n' Bead Show at Kempton Park - 5-6 August 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-gem-n-bead-show-at-kempton-park-5-6-august-2017/) - Rock, Gem 'n' Bead Show at Kempton Racecourse on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 August. - [Explore Runswick Bay on the Yorkshire Coast - Thursday 24 August 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/explore-runswick-bay-on-the-yorkshire-coast-thursday-24-august-2017/) - A great day out for all the family hunting for fossils on the north Yorkshire coast. Will Watts, a local expert, will guide you to hunt for Jurassic fossils. - [Radon, a silent GeoHazard - Lecture - Friday 7 July 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/radon-a-silent-geohazard-lecture-friday-7-july-2017/) - Lecture on Geohazards at the Geologists' Association, Burlington House, Piccadilly - [South Wales Annual Weekend - 17-18 June 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/south-wales-annual-weekend-17-18-june-2017/) - A whole weekend fossil hunting in South Wales exploring dinosaur footprints, and visiting Devonian and Carboniferous sites. - [Fieldtrip to 'Isle of Axholme', North Lincolnshire - Sunday 4 June 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/fieldtrip-to-frodingham-north-lincolnshire-sunday-4-june-2017/) - Geology as detective work! Find the fossils and then work out the story! A fossil collecting fieldtrip to a disused quarry to the 'Isle of Axholme' near Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. - [Open Day at the British Geological Survey, Keyworth - Saturday 1 July 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/open-day-at-the-british-geological-survey-keyworth-saturday-1-july-2017/) - A great family day out at the British Geological Survey Open Day. A fabulous day of geological activities. Entrance Free but you must book via the BGS website - [North Pennines Mineral Expo - Saturday 29-Sunday 30 July 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/north-pennines-mineral-expo-saturday-29-sunday-30-july-2017/) - A first event. The North Pennines Mineral Expo. A great two days of rock and mineral stalls. Free event. - [Fieldtrip to Lea Quarry, Much Wenlock, Shropshire - Sunday 7 May 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/fieldtrip-to-lea-quarry-much-wenlock-shropshire-sunday-7-may-2017/) - Fossil collecting Fieldtrip to Lea Quarry in Much Wenlock, Shropshire on Sunday 7 May 2017 Great day out fossilling hunting for families. - ['Rock, Gem 'n' Bead' Show at Kempton Park 3-4 June 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/3014/) - 'Rock 'n' Gem' Show with exhibitors from all over the country. Lots of stalls with wonderful things to buy from the world of geology! - ['Rock 'n' Gem' Show at Wood Green Animal Sanctuary, Godmanchester 10-11 June 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-n-gem-show-at-wood-green-animal-sanctuary-godmanchester-10-11-june-2017/) - 'Rock 'n' Gem' Show at Wood Green Animal Sanctuary, Godmanchester. Loads of stalls selling rocks, minerals and fossils. A great day out! - ['Rock 'n' Gem Show at Bath and West Showground 13-14 May 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-n-gem-show-at-bath-and-west-showground-13-14-may-2017/) - Rock 'n' Gem Show at Bath and West Showground. Lots of stalls with amazing things to buy and see from the world of geology. Rocks, fossils and minerals galore! - ['Rock 'n' Gem Show' at Newark Showground 22-23 April 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-n-gem-show-22-23-april-2017/) - Stalls with rocks, minerals, fossils and wonderful things from the world of geology. - [Rock 'n' Gem' Show at Royal Welsh Showground 8-9 July](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-n-gem-show-at-royal-welsh-showground-8-9-july/) - 'Rock Gem 'n' Bead' Show at Royal Welsh Showground, Powys. Lots of stalls from all over the country selling a wide variety of minerals and fossils. Great day out. - [Behind the Scenes at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History - Saturday 8th April - 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/behind-the-scenes-at-the-oxford-university-museum-of-natural-history-saturday-8th-april-2017/) - Explore behind the scenes at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History with the geologists who work there. Saturday April 8th - [Fossil Hunt to Bracklesham Bay, West Sussex - Monday 10 April 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/fossil-hunt-to-bracklesham-bay-west-sussex-monday-10-april-2017/) - A great day hunting for ancient fossils from the 'Bracklesham Beds'. Perfect for all the family. Must be a Rockwatch member. - [Geologists' Association Student Symposium - Friday 19 May 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/geologists-association-student-symposium-friday-19-may-2017/) - The inaugural Geologists' Association Student Symposium (GASS) is being held in London on Friday 19th May. It is aimed at undergraduates and post-graduate students but may be of interest to older Rockwatchers. Talks and posters will be presented by students in a friendly, informal setting giving the public, industry and academia an excellent opportunity to - [Rockwatch Residential Fieldtrip to Dorset - Sunday 30 July-Thursday 3 August, 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rockwatch-residential-fieldtrip-to-dorset-sunday-30-july-thursday-3-august-2017/) - Rockwatch is having its 15th Residential Fieldtrip to the Jurassic World Heritage Coast of Dorset and East Devon. This year there is a slight change in the timings and the trip now runs from Sunday to Thursday. No more details as yet but you can reserve your place now! Just email hello@rockwatch.org.uk to make sure - [Geology of the Planets - Seminar at University of Leicester - Saturday 11th March 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/geology-of-the-planets-seminar-at-university-of-leicester-saturday-11th-march-2017/) - Geology of the Planets. An all day seminar put on by the Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society on Saturday 11th March. Suitable for older Rockwatchers. - ['The Fens - that sinking feeling' - Cambridgeshire Geological Society Talk - Monday 13 February 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/the-fens-that-sinking-feeling-cambridgeshire-geological-society-talk-monday-13-february-2017/) - 'The Fens - that Sinking Feeling' - a talk by Pat Doody a Coastal Ecologist. This is a talk put on by the Cambridgeshire Geological Society and is the fascinating story of sea level change in the fens and its relationship with the position of the Fen Edge, the fenland soils, water channels, settlements and - [Faulty Communications: Seismic Hazard in Istanbul by Professor Iain Stewart - Wednesday 8 March 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/faulty-communications-seismic-hazard-in-istanbul-by-professor-iain-stewart-wednesday-8-march-2017/) - A talk by Professor Iain Stewart at the Manchester Geological Association on 'Faulty Communications: Seismic Hazard in Istanbul' - [GA Talk - 'Crustal thinning - What happens when a continent breaks up' - Friday 7 April 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/ga-talk-crustal-thinning-what-happens-when-a-continent-breaks-up-friday-7-april-2017/) - 'Crustal Thinning - What happens when a continent breaks up' - a talk by Professor Tim Reston of the University of Birmingham. The event is being organized by the Geologists' Association and older Rockwatchers and their families are most welcome. Location: The Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly London W1J 0DU (opposite Fortnum and Masons) Doors open at - ['Rock 'n' Gem 'n' Bead Show at Cheltenham Racecourse - 18-19 February 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-n-gem-n-bead-show-at-cheltenham-racecourse-18-19-february-2017/) - Rock 'n' Gem 'n' Bead Show at the Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Prestbury, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 4SH Show open: Saturday 10.00 - 5.00, Sunday 10.00 - 4.00 This show is not organized by Rockwatch so please check details before making a journey. For 'Rock 'n' Gem' Shows go to www.rockngem.co.uk/show-dates Entrance is free to members - [Essex Gem and Mineral Show - Saturday 18 February, 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/essex-gem-and-mineral-show-saturday-18-february-2017/) - Essex Gem and Mineral Show at North Romford Community Centre, Clockhouse Lane, Collar Row, Romford RM5 3QJ Two halls of gemstones, fossils, minerals, jewellery and books. Free parking. Refreshments available. Show times: 10.00am - 4.00pm Adults £2.00 Accompanied children free. For more information email: the.erms.show@gmail.com - ['Diamonds and Chocolate' - Geologists' Association Talk - Friday 3rd March 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/diamonds-and-chocolate-geologists-association-talk-friday-3rd-march-2017/) - 'Diamonds and Chocolate: New Volcanic Process Discovered' . A talk by Dr Thomas Gernon of Southampton University. - [Geologists' Association talk on 'The Palaeolithic of the Breckland' - Friday 3 February 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/geologists-association-talk-on-the-palaeolithic-of-the-breckland-friday-3-february-2017/) - A geological talk held at the Geological Society, London on @The Palaeolithic of the Breckland'. - ['Twilight' at the Sedgwick Museum, Cambridge - Wednesday 15th February 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/twilight-at-the-sedgwick-museum-cambridge-wednesday-15th-february-2017/) - A chance to explore the Museum after dark with your torch for company! Millions of fossils, minerals and rocks on display for you to explore after everyone has gone home. Free event. - ['Rock 'n' Gem Show' at Paddock Wood, Kent - 28-29 January, 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-n-gem-show-at-paddock-wood-kent-28-29-january-2017/) - 'Rock 'n' Gem Show' at Paddock Wood - venue to be confirmed. Show open: Saturday 10.00 - 5.00, Sunday 10.00 - 4.00 This show is not organized by Rockwatch so please check details before making a journey. For 'Rock 'n' Gem' Shows go to www.rockngem.co.uk/show-dates Entrance is free to members with a current Rockwatch Membership Card. - [Fieldtrip to Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex - Sunday 23rd April 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/fieldtrip-to-walton-on-the-naze-essex-sunday-23rd-april-2017/) - Fossil-collecting fieldtrip to Walton on the Naze in Essex. Great opportunity to collect Sharks' teeth! - ['Rock 'n' Gem Show, Chepstow Racecourse - 14-15 January 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-n-gem-show-chepstow-racecourse-14-15-january-2017/) - 'Rock 'n' Gem Show' at Chepstow Racecourse, Chepstow, Monmouthshire NP16 6BE (on the A466) Show open: Saturday 10.00 - 5.00, Sunday 10.00 - 4.00 These shows are not organized by Rockwatch so please check details before making a journey. For the 'Rock 'n' Gem' Shows go to www.rockngem.co.uk/show-dates Entrance is free to members with a - ['Rock 'n' Gem Show' at Cheltenham Racecourse - 18-19 February, 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-n-gem-show-at-cheltenham-racecourse-18-19-february-2017/) - 'Rock 'n' Gem Show' at Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Presbury, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 4SH Show open: Saturday 10.00 - 5.00, Sunday 10.00 - 4.00 This show is not organized by Rockwatch so please check details before making a journey. For 'Rock 'n' Gem' Shows go to www.rockngem.co.uk/show-dates Entrance is free to members with a current - [Geologists' Association Lecture - Friday 6 January 2017](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/geologists-association-lecture-friday-6-january-2017/) - A lecture on 'New perspectives on dinosaur diversity and extinction' by Professor Paul Upchurch of University College London The lectures are held at The Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0DU (opposite Fortnum and Mason) The GA talks are aimed at adults but may be of interest to older Rockwatchers who are very welcome - [Crystal Palace Dinosaurs - Saturday 10 December 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/crystal-palace-dinosaurs-saturday-10-december-2016/) - A family day out organized by the Friends of Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, Skillingtons and Bromley Council. A great day finding out about conservation. - [Dinosaurs head for Barnes - 28-30 October 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/dinosaurs-head-for-barnes-29-october-2016/) - Dinosaurs at Barnes Three days of Dinosaur Activities at the London Wetland Centre! Friday 28 October - A Conference on dinosaurs with speakers talking about evolution, physiology and palaeogeography. (This would be suitable for older Rockwatchers who can register at the student price) Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 October: Dinosaurs head for Barnes, London – a - [Sidmouth Science Festival - 15 October 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/sidmouth-science-festival-15-october-2016/) - Rockwatch is taking part in the Sidmouth Science Festival on Saturday 15 October 2016! Time: 11.00am - 4.30pm Where: Masonic Hall What's on: GeoSpectacular! Hands-on, exhibitions and talks including - Rocks and Fossils of the Sidmouth area Earthquakes and tsunamis in action The Geology of Exeter Cathedral Jurassic Coast: Mapping the Great Undercliff Landslides and - [In A Farmer's Field - Fossil Hunt in Gloucestershire - Saturday 8 October 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/in-a-farmers-field-fossil-hunt-in-gloucestershire-saturday-8-october-2016/) - Once a year a farmer near Chedworth in Gloucestershire allows Rockwatchers to hunt for fossils on his land. There are lots of Jurassic fossils to be found but the harvest has to be in first so the date is provisional! There is also possible overnight accommodation for any Rockwatchers having to travel far. Prompt start - [Festival of Geology at UCL - 5 November 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/festival-of-geology-at-ucl-5-november-2016/) - Festival of Geology held at University College London, Gower Street. A great day of geology for families. Lots of activities for children to enjoy and lectures and displays for parents and adults to see. Free event - [Dorset Fossil Hunt – 1 October 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/dorset-fossil-hunt-1-october-2016/) - Join Bob Chandler and Susan Brown hunting for fossils in two different quarries just north of Bridport in Dorset. We will be visiting Horn Park Quarry, near Beamster and Coombe Quarry, Mapperton to look for a range of Jurassic fossils. Bob Chandler is an expert on the geology of this area of Dorset where the rocks cover some 180 - [Fossil Hunt to Whitman's Hill Quarry, Worcestershire - 24 September 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/fossil-hunt-to-whitmans-hill-quarry-worcestershire-24-september-2016/) - Fossil Hunting trip to Whitman's Hill Quarry near Great Malvern, Worcestershire 24 September from 10.15am - 2.00pm Whitman's Hill Quarry is a large disused quarry with the geology dating back to the Silurian period, approximately 428 million years ago. Susan Brown, Mark Baggott and Mark O'Dell are leading this trip to the quarry where - ['Open House' at the Geological Society - Saturday 17 September 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/open-house-at-the-geological-society-saturday-17-september-2016/) - The Geological Society is taking part in 'Open House' London when the doors of various buildings, usually closed to the public, are opened for you to enjoy! The event celebrates all that is best of the capital's buildings and you have to opportunity to look around this amazing historic building. The Geological Society houses an - [Dinosaur Month in Lewis to celebrate Gideon Mantell - 1-30 September](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/dinosaur-month-in-lewis-to-celebrate-gideon-mantell-1-30-september/) - Gideon Mantell found and named the Iguanodon and Lewes in Sussex is celebrating his life with a whole month devoted to Dinosaurs!! There will be 'Hunt the Bones' prize competitions, Heritabe Open Days, Dinosaur Themed Drop-in afternoon at the Barbican House Museum and on Saturday 24 a day of dinosaur related family fun on the Railway - [Fieldtrip to Frodingham Ironstone Quarry - 14 August](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/fieldtrip-to-frodingham-ironstone-quarry/) - Fossil hunting fieldtrip to Frodingham Ironstone Quarry, North Lincolnshire - ['Rock 'n' Gem Show' at Newark Showground - 17-18 September](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-n-gem-show-at-newark-showground-17-18-september/) - 17-18 September: ‘Rock Gem ‘n’ Bead Show’ at Newark Showground, Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 2NY 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday and 10.00am - 4.00pm Sunday (Note earlier close time on Sunday) Check details on the Rock ‘n’ Gem website. ENTRANCE FREE WITH A CURRENT ROCKWATCH MEMBERSHIP CARD Please bear in mind that these events - [Hampshire Mineral and Fossil Fair - Saturday 3 September 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/hampshire-mineral-and-fossil-fair-saturday-3-september-2016/) - Saturday 3 August - Hampshire Mineral and Fossil Fair at Lyndhurst Community Centre, Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO43 7NY 10.00am – 4.30 pm For more details check www.sotonminfos.org.uk ENTRANCE FREE WITH A CURRENT ROCKWATCH MEMBERSHIP CARD Please bear in mind that these events have not been organized by Rockwatch and you need to get in touch with - ['Rock Gem 'n' Bead Show' - 20-21 August 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-gem-n-bead-show-20-21-august-2016/) - 20-21 August: ‘Rock Gem ‘n’ Bead Show’ at Lymington Masonic Hall, 10 High Street, Lymington, Hampshire SO14 9AA 10.00am – 5.00pm Saturday & 10.00am – 4.00pm Sunday (Note earlier close time on Sunday) Check details on the Rock ‘n’ Gem website. ENTRANCE FREE WITH A CURRENT ROCKWATCH MEMBERSHIP CARD - [‘Rock Gem 'n' Bead Show’ - 13-14 August 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-gem-n-bead-show-13-14-august-2016/) - 13 - 14 August: ‘Rock Gem 'n' Bead Show’ at the Pavillions of Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, Yorkshire HG2 8NZ 10.00am – 5.00pm Saturday & 10.00am – 4.00pm Sunday (Note earlier close time on Sunday) Check details on the Rock 'n' Gem website. ENTRANCE FREE WITH A CURRENT ROCKWATCH MEMBERSHIP CARD Please - [Somerset Earth Science Centre - 11 August 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/somerset-earth-science-centre-11-august-2016/) - A day in the Mendips exploring Carboniferous exposures. Start the day at the Somerset Earth Science Centre investigating the geological formation of the area followed by a visit to the enormous Whatley Quarry, and the afternoon exploring Tedbury Camp with its famous unconformity. Solve the mystery of the missing sediments of more than 80 million - [Leyburn Mineral and Fossil Fair - 13–14 August 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/leyburn-mineral-and-fossil-fair-13-14-august-2016/) - 13 – 14 August: Leyburn Mineral and Fossil Fair, The Garden Rooms, Tennants Auctioniers, Harmby Road, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5SG Free entry. 10.00 – 5.00 (till 4.00 on Sunday) Check details on The Tennants Garden Rooms website. Please bear in mind that thise event has not been arranged by Rockwatch and you need to get - [Harrow and Hillingdon Geological Society Monthly Talk - 14 September 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/harrow-and-hillingdon-geological-society-monthly-talk-sept-2016/) - Harrow and Hillingdon Geological Society Monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of every month at the Cavendish Pavilion, Field End Road, Eastcote. HA4 9PG. Expert speakers give illustrated talks on all aspects of geology, and answer questions afterwards The talks start at 8:00 pm. Rockwatchers aged 14 upwards can attend accompanied by an adult. www.hhgs.org.uk - [South Wales Annual Weekend 16 - 17 July](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/south-wales-annual-weekend-16-17-july/) - This year we’ll be exploring the Carboniferous exposures in the Swansea Valleys and the Big Pit. An opportunity to add Carboniferous fossils to your collections during this weekend. A fabulous weekend of fossilising!! Reserve your place now! £5 per family. Rockwatch does it safely... Due to safety requirements numbers are strictly limited for some of - [14th Annual Rockwatch Residential Fieldtrip](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/14th-annual-rockwatch-residential-fieldtrip/) - 14th Annual Rockwatch Residential Fieldtrip to the Jurassic World Heritage coast of Dorset and East Devon NOW FULLY BOOKED - Contact us to be added to a waiting list. Further exploration of the Jurassic Coast and nearby quarries with Rockwatch’s Susan Brown, Sam Scriven, Richard Edmonds, Alan Holiday and Barry Cullimore. Our theme this year - [Rockwatch Field Trip to Much Wenlock](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rockwatch-field-trip-to-much-wenlock/) - THIS TRIP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Let us know if you'd like to be added to a waiting list. Rockwatch Field Trip to Much Wenlock in Shropshire. (note Date Change) For an exciting new approach to Silurian fossils at Lea Quarry, join Eddie Bailey and Susan Brown. This will be our forth visit to this Rockwatch - [Fossil Collecting Trip to Cambridgeshire](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/fossil-collecting-trip-to-cambridgeshire/) - NOW FULLY BOOKED - Contact us to be added to a waiting list. Collecting Jurassic Fossils with Simon Kelly and Susan Brown near Upware. A fabulous site new to Rockwatch with fabulous fossils to add to your collection, including ammonites and bivales. All day event. Bring lunch. Age 7 +. Check location details with the - [Saffron Walden Museum Ocean Exhibition - on till 3 July 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/saffron-walden-museum-ocean-exhibition-on-till-3-july-2016/) - Ocean World Exhibition at Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 1JL 20 February - 3 July: Discover giant and tiny creatures from ancient times to animals living in the oceans today. Spectacular fossils of ammonites, shark teeth, crinoids, a crab and a model of a giant Megalodon shark jaw. Adults £1.50; Discounts - ['Rock Gem ‘n’ Bead Show' - 6-7 August 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-gem-n-bead-show-6-7-august-2016/) - 6-7 August: 'Rock Gem ‘n’ Bead Show' at Kempton Park Racecourse, TW16 5AQ. Check details on the Rock 'n' Gem website. ENTRANCE FREE WITH A CURRENT ROCKWATCH MEMBERSHIP CARD Please bear in mind that these events have not been organized by Rockwatch and you need to get in touch with the group involved to find - ['Rock Gem ‘n’ Bead Show’ - 30-31 July 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-gem-n-bead-show-30-31-july-2016/) - 30-31 July: ‘Rock Gem ‘n’ Bead Show’ Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3SY Check details on the Rock 'n' Gem website. ENTRANCE FREE WITH A CURRENT ROCKWATCH MEMBERSHIP CARD Please bear in mind that these events have not been organized by Rockwatch and you need to get in touch with the group involved - [Oxford Mineral and Fossil Show - 10 July 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/oxford-mineral-and-fossil-show-10-july-2016/) - Sun 10 July: Oxford Mineral and Fossil Show at Exeter Hall, Kidlington, north Oxford, OX5 1AB Free Admission 10-30am - 4pm Check details on the Rock 'n' Gem website. ENTRANCE FREE WITH A CURRENT ROCKWATCH MEMBERSHIP CARD Please bear in mind that these events have not been organized by Rockwatch and you need to get - [‘Rock Gem ‘n’ Bead Show’ - 9-10 July 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-gem-n-bead-show-9-10-july-2016/) - 9-10 July: ‘Rock Gem ‘n’ Bead Show’ at Newcastle Racecourse, NE3 5HP Check details on the Rock 'n' Gem website. ENTRANCE FREE WITH A CURRENT ROCKWATCH MEMBERSHIP CARD Please bear in mind that these events have not been organized by Rockwatch and you need to get in touch with the group involved to find out - [Oxford Mineral and Fossil Show - 8 May 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/oxford-mineral-and-fossil-show-8-may-2016/) - Mineral, Rock and Fossil Fairs Sun 8 May: Oxford Mineral and Fossil Show at Exeter Hall, Kidlington, north Oxford, OX5 1AB Free Admission 10-30am - 4pm Check details on the Rock 'n' Gem website. ENTRANCE FREE WITH A CURRENT ROCKWATCH MEMBERSHIP CARD Please bear in mind that these events have not been organized by Rockwatch - [‘Rock ‘n’ Gem Show - 14-15 May 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-n-gem-show-14-15-may-2016/) - 14-15 May: ‘Rock ‘n’ Gem Show at Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA44 6QN Check details on the Rock 'n' Gem website. ENTRANCE FREE WITH A CURRENT ROCKWATCH MEMBERSHIP CARD Please bear in mind that these events have not been organized by Rockwatch and you need to get in touch with the group - [Redbridge Museum Ice Age Ilford - 4 June 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/redbridge-museum-ice-age-ilford-4-june-2016/) - Redbridge Museum, Clements Rd, Ilford IG1 1EA Ice Age Ilford: An exhibition Till Saturday 4 June 2016 This major exhibition brings to life the lost world of the mammoths. Over 200,000 years ago, Ilford was home to mammoths, rhinoceros, giant deer, wild cattle and even lions. Hundreds of their fossilised bones were unearthed in Ilford - [Sedgwick Museum Future Fossils - 9 July 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/sedgwick-museum-future-fossils-9-july-2016/) - Sedgwick Museum, University Of Cambridge, Downing St, Cambridge Sedgwick Museum / 01223 333456 July 9: Future Fossils. 11.00-16.00 What will geologists of the future find preserved in rocks which are forming today? Try to predict what future fossils might look like by making your own from plaster of paris piece (not the museum). Please bear in mind - [Harrow and Hillingdon Geological Society Monthly Talk - August 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/harrow-and-hillingdon-geological-society-monthly-talk-august-2016/) - Harrow and Hillingdon Geological Society Monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of every month at the Cavendish Pavilion, Field End Road, Eastcote. HA4 9PG. Expert speakers give illustrated talks on all aspects of geology, and answer questions afterwards The talks start at 8:00 pm. Rockwatchers aged 14 upwards can attend accompanied by an adult. www.hhgs.org.uk - [Roadshow at the Treasure House in Beverley - 14 May 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/roadshow-at-the-treasure-house-in-beverley-14-may-2016/) - Hull Geological Society Sat 14 May - Roadshow at the Treasure House in Beverley - 11 am to 3pm. Free. Saturday 27th August (provisional date) - Roadshow at Hornsea Museum Further information: 01482 346784 or m.j.horne@hull.ac.uk Please bear in mind that these events have not been organized by Rockwatch and you need to get in - [Roadshow at Hornsea Museum - 27 August 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/roadshow-at-hornsea-museum-27-august-2016/) - Hull Geological Society Saturday 27th August (provisional date) - Roadshow at Hornsea Museum Further information: 01482 346784 or m.j.horne@hull.ac.uk Please bear in mind that these events have not been organized by Rockwatch and you need to get in touch with the group involved to find out more details and to book. - [Dorset Geologists’ Association Group - 23 June 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/dorset-geologists-association-group-23-june-2016/) - Dorset Geologists’ Association Group - Sat 23 June: Chairman's fieldtrip. Meet at 10.30am at Rocket Quarry, Portesham, where there's interesting geology and good views. Walk a circular route and back to quarry for lunch. Further circular walk in the afternoon. All ages as long as children can walk a distance with several ups and downs. Contact - [Geologists’ Association Lectures - 1 July 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/geologists-association-lectures-1-july-2016/) - Fri 1 July: The Geology and Scenery of Italy: the role of Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Tectonic Plates by Dr Lidia Lonergan Please bear in mind that these events have not been organized by Rockwatch and you need to get in touch with the group involved to find out more details and to book. - [Lyme Regis Fossil Annual Festival - 29 April - 1 May 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/lyme-regis-fossil-annual-festival-29-april-1-may-2016/) - Saturday 29 April - Sunday 1 May Sadly this year Rockwatch will not be at the Festival, but it will still be absolutely great! It’s an hands-on science event for the whole family – activities, walks, talks, exhibits, theatre and music. A tent on the beach and things going on all over town! Please bear - [Fossil Hunt at Bracklesham Bay, West Sussex](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/fossil-hunt-at-bracklesham-bay-west-sussex/) - Join David Bone and Susan Brown for a beach fossil hunt on Saturday 7 May. Bracklesham is a great place to hunt for fossils shells and sharks’ teeth, 45 million years old and Susan and David will be able to help you ‘get your eye in’! You’ll be able to find lots of Eocene age - [Lyme Regis Fossil Annual Festival 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/lyme-regis-fossil-annual-festival-2016/) - Rockwatch will once again be at this Festival of Geology so join us at Lyme Regis for an action packed weekend. We will be there with dioramas and fossil identification amongst other things. We hope to see lots of you! The Lyme Regis Fossil Festival is an annual event for the whole family. Enjoy walks, talks, theatre, - [Annual Family Day with the British Geological Survey in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/annual-family-day-with-the-british-geological-survey-in-keyworth-nottinghamshire/) - Rockwatch will again be at BGS Headquarters for this favourite Family Fun Day. Try your luck at gold panning, generate an earthquake and make your own fossil replica. See drilling samples from deep beneath your feet, touch fabulous fossils from the Museum's Collection. Meet some real geologists and learn first-hand what they do. No charge, - ['Rock 'n' Gem Show' - 2-3 April 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-n-gem-show-2-3-april-2016/) - Mineral, Rock and Fossil Fairs 2-3 April: 'Rock 'n' Gem Show' at Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 3AF Sat 10.00 – 5.00pm, Sun 10.00 – 4.00pm Check details on the Rock 'n' Gem website. ENTRANCE FREE WITH A CURRENT ROCKWATCH MEMBERSHIP CARD Please bear in mind that these events have not been organized - ['Rock 'n' Gem Show' 19-20 March 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-n-gem-show-19-20-march-2016/) - Mineral, Rock and Fossil Fairs 19-20 March: ‘Rock ‘n’ Gem Show’ at Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road, Brighton, West Sussex BN2 9XZ. Sat 10.00 – 5.00pm, Sun 10.00 – 4.00pm Check details on the Rock 'n' Gem website. ENTRANCE FREE WITH A CURRENT ROCKWATCH MEMBERSHIP CARD Please bear in mind that these events have not been - ['Rock 'n' Gem Show' - 8 May 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-n-gem-show-8-may-2016/) - Mineral, Rock and Fossil Fairs Sun 8 May: Oxford Mineral and Fossil Show at Exeter Hall, Kidlington, north Oxford, OX5 1AB Free Admission 10-30am - 4pm Check details on the Rock 'n' Gem website. ENTRANCE FREE WITH A CURRENT ROCKWATCH MEMBERSHIP CARD Please bear in mind that these events have not been organized by Rockwatch - ['Rock 'n' Gem Show' - 23-24 April 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/rock-n-gem-show-23-24-april-2016/) - Mineral, Rock and Fossil Fairs 23-24 April: 'Rock 'n' Gem Show' at Newark Showground, Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire. 10.00 - 5.00pm Check details on the Rock 'n' Gem website. ENTRANCE FREE WITH A CURRENT ROCKWATCH MEMBERSHIP CARD Please bear in mind that these events have not been organized by Rockwatch and you need to get in - [Geowalks: Scotland's Bathgate Hills - 2 July 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/geowalks-scotlands-bathgate-hills-2-july-2016/) - Saturday 2 July, 10am Bathgate Hills Stroll along the length of the hills from Bathgate to Linlithgow for a surprisingly rich mix of geology: lava flows, a geological wall, limestone packed with fossils, a touch of archaeology and a hint of silver! These hills are under-appreciated, and make for a varied walk with a range - [Geowalks: Scotland's Black Hill - 5 June 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/geowalks-scotlands-black-hill-5-june-2016/) - Sunday 5 June, 10am Black Hill and the heart of the Pentland Hills A low level circuit through the heart of the Pentland Hills that gives a rare glimpse of the rocks that lie deep beneath the Lothians. The oldest rocks in the area are exposed; sandstone and mudstone that has had a remarkable journey - [Geowalks: Scotland's Fast Castle - 16 April 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/geowalks-scotland-fast-castle-16april2016/) - Saturday 16 April, 10am Fast Castle Explore the steep cliffs around Fast Castle, north of St Abbs Head. These are steeply tilted and folded rock layers, originally deposited as sand and mud on the floor of the Iapetus Ocean. The layers of greywacke sandstone and mudstone contain clues to the sea bed processes that formed - [Geowalks: Scotland's Siccar Point - 10 April 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/geowalks-scotalnd-siccar-point-10april2016/) - Sunday 10 April, 11am Siccar Point Some people describe this as the world's most important geological site, but it is tucked away on the rugged coastline of the Scottish Borders, a hidden gem with beautiful coastal scenery and a rich geological story. We'll approach the Point along the Berwickshire Coastal Path from Cove, gradually walking - [The Yorkshire Museum - William Smith Exhibition](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/the-yorkshire-museum-william-smith-exhibition/) - The Bicentenary of William Smith’s Geological Map The Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens, York YO1 7FR Exhibition extended to 22 April 2016. The William Smith map that changed the world is on show to mark 200 years since its creation. It changed the way people thought about what was beneath their feet and went on to - [Sedgwick Museum Darwin Event - 5 April 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/sedgwick-museum-darwin-event-5-april-2016/) - Mr Darwins’ Amazing adventure Darwin story matt Tuesday 5th April 10.30-12.00 Free family story for 6yrs+, children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking essential, via Eventbrite. Tickets available from 14th March. Please bear in mind that these events have not been organized by Rockwatch and you need to get in touch with the group - [Harrow and Hillingdon Geological Society Monthly Talk - July 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/harrow-and-hillingdon-geological-society-monthly-talk-july-2016/) - Harrow and Hillingdon Geological Society Monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of every month at the Cavendish Pavilion, Field End Road, Eastcote. HA4 9PG. Expert speakers give illustrated talks on all aspects of geology, and answer questions afterwards The talks start at 8:00 pm. Rockwatchers aged 14 upwards can attend accompanied by an adult. www.hhgs.org.uk - [Harrow and Hillingdon Geological Society Monthly Talk - June 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/harrow-and-hillingdon-geological-society-monthly-talks-june-2016/) - Harrow and Hillingdon Geological Society Monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of every month at the Cavendish Pavilion, Field End Road, Eastcote. HA4 9PG. Expert speakers give illustrated talks on all aspects of geology, and answer questions afterwards The talks start at 8:00 pm. Rockwatchers aged 14 upwards can attend accompanied by an adult. www.hhgs.org.uk - [LGS Anglesey field meeting 21 May](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/lgs-anglesey-field-meeting-may2016/) - Liverpool Geological Society field meeting: Anglesey Field Meeting 21/22 May Details will appear on the LGS Website nearer the time. Lecture Theatre 137 of Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street L3 3AF. And for more information about the Liverpool Geological Society contact: Joe Crossley. Please bear in mind that this event has not been organised - [Harrow and Hillingdon Geological Society Monthly Talks - May 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/harrow-and-hillingdon-geological-society-monthly-talks-may-2016/) - Harrow and Hillingdon Geological Society Monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of every month at the Cavendish Pavilion, Field End Road, Eastcote. HA4 9PG. Expert speakers give illustrated talks on all aspects of geology, and answer questions afterwards The talks start at 8:00 pm. Rockwatchers aged 14 upwards can attend accompanied by an adult. www.hhgs.org.uk - [LGS Derbyshire field meeting - 9 April](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/lgs-derbyshire-field-meeting-9april2016/) - Liverpool Geological Society field meeting: Derbyshire Field Meeting 9 April Details will appear on the LGS Website nearer the time. Lecture Theatre 137 of Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street L3 3AF. And for more information about the Liverpool Geological Society contact: Joe Crossley. Please bear in mind that this event has not been organised - [Hidden Horizons Cayton Bay Fossil Hunting Trip - 30 March 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/hidden-horizons-cayton-bay-fossil-hunting-trip-30-march-2016/) - Hidden Horizons Cayton Bay Fossil Hunting Trip - 30 March 2016 Become a Yorkshire Coast Explorer with Hidden Horizons. Something for all the family along the Yorkshire Coast from rock-pooling trips, to fossil hunts and dinosaur walks. Experienced leaders show you the amazing secrets hidden on the coast from 180 million year-old fossils and Jurassic dinosaur footprints to the creatures who call it - [Hidden Horizons Dinosaur Footprint Walk Scarborough - 29 March 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/hidden-horizons-dinosaur-footprint-walk-scarborough-29-march-2016/) - Dinosaur Footprint Walk - Scarborough South Bay Become a Yorkshire Coast Explorer with Hidden Horizons. Something for all the family along the Yorkshire Coast from rock-pooling trips, to fossil hunts and dinosaur walks. Experienced leaders show you the amazing secrets hidden on the coast from 180 million year-old fossils and Jurassic dinosaur footprints to the creatures who call it come today! Phone Will - [Hidden Horizons Dinosaur Footprint Walk Scarborough - 29 March 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/hidden-horizons-scarborough-29march2016/) - Dinosaur Footprint Walk - Scarborough South Bay Become a Yorkshire Coast Explorer with Hidden Horizons. Something for all the family along the Yorkshire Coast from rock-pooling trips, to fossil hunts and dinosaur walks. Experienced leaders show you the amazing secrets hidden on the coast from 180 million year-old fossils and Jurassic dinosaur footprints to the creatures who call it come today! Phone Will - [UKAFH Isle of Wight Weekender - 16 April 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/ukafh-isle-of-wight-weekender-16-april-2016/) - United Kingdom Amateur Fossil Hunters (UKAFH) Isle of Wight Weekender Brook Bay (Dinosaur hunt!) and Thorness Bay Saturday April 16, 2016 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Please bear in mind that these events have not been organized by Rockwatch and you need to get in touch with the group involved to find out more details - [Geologists’ Association Lectures - 3 June 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/geologists-association-lectures-3-june-2016/) - Geologists’ Association Lectures are for adults, but may be of interest to older Rockwatchers. Doors open 5.30pm for lecture at 6.00pm. Free with MemCard. Located opposite Fortnum and Mason. Fri 3 June: Cambridge Earth’s Climate Evolution by Dr Colin Summerhayes Please bear in mind that these events have not been organized by Rockwatch and you - [Geologists’ Association Lectures - 6 May 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/eventsgeologists-association-lectures-6-april-2016/) - Geologists’ Association Lectures are for adults, but may be of interest to older Rockwatchers. Doors open 5.30pm for lecture at 6.00pm. Free with MemCard. Located opposite Fortnum and Mason. Fri 6 May: AGM and Presidential Address: Foraminifera II: Planktonics - The free floating story by Dr Haydon Bailey Please bear in mind that these events - [Geologists' Association Lectures - 1 April 2016](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/geologists-association-lectures-1-april-2016/) - Geologists' Association Lectures are for adults, but may be of interest to older Rockwatchers. Doors open 5.30pm for lecture at 6.00pm. Free with MemCard. Located opposite Fortnum and Mason. Fri 1 April: The Biggest Volcano on Earth by Dr Julie Prytulak Please bear in mind that these events have not been organized by Rockwatch and - [What's Under your Feet](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/whats-under-your-feet/) - What's Under your Feet? Saturday 20 February 2016 10am-3pm Festival of Geology at Kenilworth Senior Citizens Club, Abbey End, Kenilworth, CV8 1QJ. Learn why the continents never stand still. Find out what lies deep beneath Warwickshire and come face to face with fossils that lived there millions of years ago. Handle minerals that are stunningly - [Hidden Horizons – of Yorkshire - Boggle Hole](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/hidden-horizons-of-yorkshire-boggle-hole/) - Hidden Horizons – of Yorkshire - Boggle Hole Become a Yorkshire Coast Explorer with Hidden Horizons. Something for all the family along the Yorkshire Coast from rock-pooling trips, to fossil hunts and dinosaur walks. Experienced leaders show you the amazing secrets hidden on the coast from 180 million year-old fossils and Jurassic dinosaur footprints to the - [Hidden Horizons – of Yorkshire - Cayton Bay](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/hidden-horizons-of-yorkshire-cayton-bay/) - Hidden Horizons – of Yorkshire Become a Yorkshire Coast Explorer with Hidden Horizons. Something for all the family along the Yorkshire Coast from rock-pooling trips, to fossil hunts and dinosaur walks. Experienced leaders show you the amazing secrets hidden on the coast from 180 million year-old fossils and Jurassic dinosaur footprints to the creatures who - [Harrow and Hillingdon Geological Society](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/harrow-and-hillingdon-geological-society/) - Harrow and Hillingdon Geological Society Monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of every month at the Cavendish Pavilion, Field End Road, Eastcote. HA4 9PG. Expert speakers give illustrated talks on all aspects of geology, and answer questions afterwards. The talks start at 8:00 pm. Rockwatchers aged 14 upwards can attend accompanied by an adult. www.hhgs.org.uk - [Formby Beach, Pleistocene Footprints](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/formby-beach-pleistocene-footprints/) - Liverpool Geological Society field meeting: Formby Beach, Pleistocene Footprints February 20th Details will appear on the LGS Website nearer the time. Lecture Theatre 137 of Liverpool John Moores University, Byrom Street L3 3AF. And for more information about the Liverpool Geological Society contact: Joe Crossley. Please bear in mind that this event has not been - [Minerals and Gems of the Cairngorm](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/minerals-and-gems-of-the-cairngorm/) - South Wales Group of the GA Minerals and Gems of the Cairngorm. Talk by Roy Starkey. Saturday 20 February In the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff. For more information and to book contact: Stephen Howe on 02920 573363 or Steve.Howe@museumwales.ac.uk Please bear in mind that this event has not been organised by Rockwatch and you - [Iceland Land of Rock, Fire, Ice and Water](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/iceland-land-of-rock-fire-ice-and-water/) - Hull Geological Society Evening lecture by Terry Rockett on "Iceland Land of Rock, Fire, Ice and Water". Thursday 12th February 2015 In the Department of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, Cohen Building, University of Hull. Non-members welcome but arrive early. Further information: 01482 346784 or email m.j.horne@hull.ac.uk Please bear in mind that this event has - [Yorkshire Geology Month](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/yorkshire-geology-month/) - Yorkshire Geology Month will be sometime in May/Early June. With a full programme of events and activities of both general and more specialised interest, including displays, both surface and underground guided geological walks and talks for visitors of all ages and interests. www.yorksgeolsoc.org.uk Please bear in mind that this event has not been organised by - [Giant marine reptiles and whales during the Eocene-Oligocene cooling event](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/giant-marine-reptiles-and-whales-during-the-eocene-oligocene-cooling-event/) - Giant marine reptiles and whales during the Eocene-Oligocene cooling event by Dr Nick Longrich Friday 11 March Geologists' Association Lectures, Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0DU (opposite Fortnum and Mason). Please bear in mind that these events have not been organised by Rockwatch and you need to get in touch with the group involved - [A Virtual World of Palaeontology](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/a-virtual-world-of-palaeontology/) - A Virtual World of Palaeontology by Dr Imran Rahman Friday 5 February Geologists' Association Lectures, Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0DU (opposite Fortnum and Mason). Please bear in mind that these events have not been organised by Rockwatch and you need to get in touch with the group involved to find out more details - [The Gambursev Subglacial Mountains parodox in East Antarctica: solved or enduringly enigmatic?](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/the-gambursev-subglacial-mountains-parodox-in-east-antarctica-solved-or-enduringly-enigmatic/) - Friday 8 January: The Gambursev Subglacial Mountains parodox in East Antarctica: solved or enduringly enigmatic? by Dr Fausto Ferraccioli. For adults, but may be of interest to older Rockwatchers. Geologists' Association Lecture at Geological Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0DU. (opposite Fortnum and Mason). Doors open 5.30 for lecture at 6.00. Free with Mem. Card. - [Behind the Scenes of the Palaentology Department, Natural History Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/behind-the-scenes-of-the-palaentology-department-natural-history-museum/) - Come Behind the Scenes of the Palaentology Department, Natural History Museum, London. Friday 19 February Meet some very old fossils! Come along with Susan and palaentologists from the Museum for a close encounter with some of its hidden treasures. Rockwatchers and parents will be taken round in groups. Numbers limited for each tour so reserve - [Annual fieldtrip to Dorset and East Sussex](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/2015-annual-fieldtrip-to-dorset-and-east-sussex/) - 13th Annual Rockwatch Residential Fieldtrip to the Jurassic World Heritage coast of Dorset and East - Monday 27 July – Friday 31 July Further exploration of the Jurassic Coast and nearby quarries with Rockwatch’s Susan Brown, Richard Edmonds of the World Heritage Coast, Alan Holiday and Barry Cullimore of Leeson House. This year we will ## Locations - [Celtic Harmony](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/celtic-harmony/) - [Folkestone](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/folkestone/) - [Oxford University Museum of Natural History](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/oxford-university-museum-of-natural-history/) - [Ivy Farm](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/ivy-farm/) - [North Lincolnshire Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/north-lincolnshire-museum/) - [Ware Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/ware-museum-7/) - [National Coal Mining Museums England](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/national-coal-mining-museums-england/) - [Thorndon Country Park](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/thorndon-country-park-2/) - [Thorndon Country Park](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/thorndon-country-park/) - [St George's Church Hall](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/st-georges-church-hall-2/) - [St George's Church Hall](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/st-georges-church-hall/) - [Shipwreck Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/shipwreck-museum-3/) - [Shipwreck Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/shipwreck-museum-2/) - [Shipwreck Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/shipwreck-museum/) - [University of Birmingham](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/university-of-birmingham/) - [Lapworth Museum of Geology](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/lapworth-museum-of-geology/) - [Lickey Hills Country Park](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/lickey-hills-country-park-2/) - [Lickey Hills Country Park](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/lickey-hills-country-park/) - [Lapworth Museum, University of Birmingham](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/lapworth-museum-university-of-birmingham-5/) - [Lapworth Museum, University of Birmingham](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/lapworth-museum-university-of-birmingham-4/) - [Lapworth Museum, University of Birmingham](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/lapworth-museum-university-of-birmingham-3/) - [Lapworth Museum, University of Birmingham](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/lapworth-museum-university-of-birmingham-2/) - [Lapworth Museum, University of Birmingham](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/lapworth-museum-university-of-birmingham/) - [University College London](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/university-college-london-3/) - [University College London](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/university-college-london-2/) - [Lady Manners School](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/lady-manners-school/) - [Emmanuel Church Hall](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/emmanuel-church-hall/) - [Ware Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/ware-museum-6/) - [Ware Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/ware-museum-5/) - [Glebe Barn](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/glebe-barn-3/) - [Glebe Barn](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/glebe-barn-2/) - [Glebe Barn](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/glebe-barn/) - [Pembrokeshire](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/pembrokeshire/) - [Ware Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/ware-museum-4/) - [Ware Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/ware-museum-3/) - [Ware Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/ware-museum-2/) - [Ware Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/ware-museum/) - [Etches Collection Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/etches-collection-museum-5/) - [Etches Collection Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/etches-collection-museum-4/) - [Etches Collection Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/etches-collection-museum-3/) - [Etches Collection Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/etches-collection-museum-2/) - [Etches Collection Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/etches-collection-museum/) - [Chester Racecourse, CH1 2LY](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/chester-racecourse-ch1-2ly/) - [British Geological Survey, Kingsley Durham Centre](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/british-geological-survey-kingsley-durham-centre-2/) - [British Geological Survey, Kingsley Durham Centre](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/british-geological-survey-kingsley-durham-centre/) - [Bracklesham Bay](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/bracklesham-bay-2/) - [Bracklesham Bay](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/bracklesham-bay/) - [The Alfred Gillet Collection](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/the-alfred-gillet-collection/) - [Sidmouth Masonic Hall](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/sidmouth-masonic-hall-5/) - [Sidmouth Masonic Hall](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/sidmouth-masonic-hall-4/) - [Sidmouth Masonic Hall](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/sidmouth-masonic-hall-3/) - [Sidmouth Masonic Hall](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/sidmouth-masonic-hall-2/) - [Sidmouth Masonic Hall](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/sidmouth-masonic-hall/) - [Clair Hall](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/clair-hall/) - [Rotunda Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/rotunda-museum/) - [Newark Showground](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/newark-showground-2/) - [Chepstow Racecourse](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/chepstow-racecourse/) - [The Pavilions of Harrogate](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/the-pavilions-of-harrogate/) - [Kempton Racecourse](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/kempton-racecourse-2/) - [Kempton Racecourse](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/kempton-racecourse/) - [Runswick Bay, Yorkshire](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/runswick-bay-yorkshire-2/) - [Runswick Bay, Yorkshire](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/runswick-bay-yorkshire/) - [Woolaton Hall, Nottingham NG8 2AE](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/woolaton-hall-nottingham-ng8-2ae-8/) - [Woolaton Hall, Nottingham NG8 2AE](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/woolaton-hall-nottingham-ng8-2ae-7/) - [Woolaton Hall, Nottingham NG8 2AE](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/woolaton-hall-nottingham-ng8-2ae-6/) - [Woolaton Hall, Nottingham NG8 2AE](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/woolaton-hall-nottingham-ng8-2ae-5/) - [Woolaton Hall, Nottingham NG8 2AE](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/woolaton-hall-nottingham-ng8-2ae-4/) - [Woolaton Hall, Nottingham NG8 2AE](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/woolaton-hall-nottingham-ng8-2ae-3/) - [Woolaton Hall, Nottingham NG8 2AE](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/woolaton-hall-nottingham-ng8-2ae-2/) - [Woolaton Hall, Nottingham NG8 2AE](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/woolaton-hall-nottingham-ng8-2ae/) - [Lea Quarry, Much Wenlock, Shropshire](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/lea-quarry-much-wenlock-shropshire-4/) - [Lea Quarry, Much Wenlock, Shropshire](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/lea-quarry-much-wenlock-shropshire-3/) - [Lea Quarry, Much Wenlock, Shropshire](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/lea-quarry-much-wenlock-shropshire-2/) - [Lea Quarry, Much Wenlock, Shropshire](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/lea-quarry-much-wenlock-shropshire/) - [Burlington House](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/burlington-house-2/) - [Burlington House](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/burlington-house/) - [St John's Chapel Town Hall](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/st-johns-chapel-town-hall-7/) - [St John's Chapel Town Hall](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/st-johns-chapel-town-hall-6/) - [St John's Chapel Town Hall](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/st-johns-chapel-town-hall-5/) - [St John's Chapel Town Hall](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/st-johns-chapel-town-hall-4/) - [St John's Chapel Town Hall](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/st-johns-chapel-town-hall-3/) - [St John's Chapel Town Hall](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/st-johns-chapel-town-hall-2/) - [St John's Chapel Town Hall](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/st-johns-chapel-town-hall/) - [Wood Green Animal Sanctuary](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/wood-green-animal-sanctuary/) - [Kempton Park Racecorse](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/kempton-park-racecorse/) - [Lecture Room 3, Attenborough Building](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/lecture-room-3-attenborough-building/) - [Friends Meeting House](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/friends-meeting-house/) - [Brooks Building, Manchester Metropolitan University](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/brooks-building-manchester-metropolitan-university/) - [Oxford Museum of Natural History](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/oxford-museum-of-natural-history/) - [Walton on the Naze](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/walton-on-the-naze/) - [Cheltenham Racecourse](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/cheltenham-racecourse/) - [North Romford Community Centre](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/north-romford-community-centre/) - [Chepstow Racecourse, Chepstow](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/chepstow-racecourse-chepstow/) - [The Geological Society](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/the-geological-society-2/) - [RSPB Pagham Harbour Visitor Centre](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/rspb-pagham-harbour-visitor-centre/) - [Crystal Palace Park](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/crystal-palace-park/) - [University College London](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/university-college-london/) - [The Geological Society](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/the-geological-society/) - [London Wetland Centre](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/london-wetland-centre/) - [Lyndhurst Community Centre](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/lyndhurst-community-centre/) - [Lymington Masonic Hall](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/lymington-masonic-hall-2/) - [Lymington Masonic Hall](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/lymington-masonic-hall/) - [Pavillions of Harrogate, Great Yorkshire Showground](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/pavillions-of-harrogate-great-yorkshire-showground/) - [Tennants Auction Rooms, Harmby Road, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5SG](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/tennants-auction-rooms-harmby-road-leyburn-north-yorkshire-dl8-5sg/) - [Mapperton](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/mapperton/) - [Kempton Park Racecourse](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/kempton-park-racecourse/) - [Royal Welsh Showground](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/royal-welsh-showground/) - [Exeter Hall](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/exeter-hall/) - [Newcastle Racecourse](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/newcastle-racecourse/) - [Oxford Mineral and Fossil Show at Exeter Hall](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/oxford-mineral-and-fossil-show-at-exeter-hall/) - [Bath and West Showground](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/bath-and-west-showground/) - [Redbridge Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/redbridge-museum/) - [Sedgwick Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/sedgwick-museum/) - [Hornsea Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/hornsea-museum/) - [Treasure House](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/treasure-house/) - [Rocket Quarry](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/rocket-quarry/) - [Wilkins Building](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/wilkins-building/) - [Somerset Earth Science Centre](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/somerset-earth-science-centre/) - [Leeson House Field Studies Centre](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/leeson-house-field-studies-centre/) - [Oxford Mineral and Fossil Show](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/oxford-mineral-and-fossil-show/) - [Newark Showground](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/newark-showground/) - [Newton Abbot Racecourse](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/newton-abbot-racecourse/) - [Brighton Racecourse](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/brighton-racecourse/) - [Bathgate Train Station,](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/bathgate-train-station/) - [Harlaw House Visitor Centre](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/harlaw-house-visitor-centre/) - [Pease Bay Caravan Park](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/pease-bay-caravan-park/) - [Cove](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/cove/) - [Saffron Walden Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/saffron-walden-museum/) - [The Yorkshire Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/the-yorkshire-museum/) - [Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/sedgwick-museum-of-earth-sciences/) - [Brook Bay](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/brook-bay/) - [Cayton Bay](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/cayton-bay-2/) - [Scarborough South Bay](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/scarborough-south-bay/) - [Lea Quarry](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/lea-quarry/) - [Bracklesham Beach](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/bracklesham-beach/) - [Kenilworth Senior Citizens Club](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/kenilworth-senior-citizens-club/) - [Cayton Bay](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/cayton-bay/) - [Boggle Hole](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/boggle-hole/) - [Harrow and Hillingdon Geological Society](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/harrow-and-hillingdon-geological-society/) - [Lecture Theatre 137 of Liverpool John Moores University](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/lecture-theatre-137-of-liverpool-john-moores-university/) - [National Museum of Wales](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/national-museum-of-wales/) - [Department of Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences, Cohen Building](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/department-of-geography-environment-and-earth-sciences-cohen-building/) - [Geological Society](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/geological-society-2/) - [Geological Society](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/geological-society/) - [Town Beach](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/town-beach/) - [The Natural History Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/the-natural-history-museum/) - [British Geological Survey HQ](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/locations/british-geological-survey-hq/) ## Testimonials - [Rockwatcher who came to the Dorset Residential Field Trip](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/rockwatcher-who-came-to-the-dorset-residential-field-trip-4/) - It was very good value - we learnt so much ! - [My godson loved being a member of Rockwatch so thank you for giving him joy with the products and information.](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/my-godson-loved-being-a-member-of-rockwatch-so-thank-you-for-giving-him-joy-with-the-products-and-information/) - It was very good value - we learnt so much! - [Rockwatcher who came to the Dorset Residential Field Trip](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/rockwatcher-who-came-to-the-dorset-residential-field-trip/) - The walks as part of a group were so enjoyable- it felt like we were part of a team and the knowledgeable and entertaining guides were fantastic! - [Rockwatcher who came to the Dorset Residential Field Trip](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/rockwatcher-who-came-to-the-dorset-residential-field-trip-3/) - 3Leeson House was an excellent base, the centre staff were great and very knowledgeable and the final morning session on insects, mammals and birds was really good. - [Rockwatcher who came to the Dorset Residential Field Trip](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/rockwatcher-who-came-to-the-dorset-residential-field-trip-2/) - Brilliant leaders/guides/volunteers all willing to share knowledge with the kids. Everyone involved was friendly & like minded. - [Can I also say on behalf of Olivia & indeed myself how wonderfully the virtual festival was put together. Thank you to everyone at Rockwatch and outside contributors for the time and effort put into it.](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/can-i-also-say-on-behalf-of-olivia-indeed-myself-how-wonderfully-the-virtual-festival-was-put-together-thank-you-to-everyone-at-rockwatch-and-outside-contributors-for-the-time-and-effort-put-into-i/) - [Thank you for all your efforts in organising the Rockwatch virtual participation in the Festival. It was excellent.](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/thank-you-for-all-your-efforts-in-organising-the-rockwatch-virtual-participation-in-the-festival-it-was-excellent/) - [Thanks again...kids really enjoyed the challenge and the virtual festival](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/thanks-again-kids-really-enjoyed-the-challenge-and-the-virtual-festival/) - [Many thanks, it was very well done and very educational (not least for me), I was especially pleased by the saltworks video as I remember going there on a school trip myself and had hoped to take Peregrine for a visit this year but of course, have not been able to.](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/many-thanks-it-was-very-well-done-and-very-educational-not-least-for-me-i-was-especially-pleased-by-the-saltworks-video-as-i-remember-going-there-on-a-school-trip-myself-and-had-hoped-to-take-pere/) - [A huge thank you to you and all involved for a great event. Louis loved it!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/a-huge-thank-you-to-you-and-all-involved-for-a-great-event-louis-loved-it/) - [My son Nikolas (age 12) is already a Rockwatch member, he really enjoyed the Challenge and will be delighted to get a badge.](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/my-son-nikolas-age-12-is-already-a-rockwatch-member-he-really-enjoyed-the-challenge-and-will-be-delighted-to-get-a-badge/) - [Thomas really enjoyed all the stuff happening at the festival so thank you for that.](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/thomas-really-enjoyed-all-the-stuff-happening-at-the-festival-so-thank-you-for-that/) - [I did the quiz with my granddaughter who is a Rockwatch member aged 8.](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/i-did-the-quiz-with-my-granddaughter-who-is-a-rockwatch-member-aged-8/) - [Thank you for running this, as it filled an empty day with some fun and learning which was much appreciated.](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/thank-you-for-running-this-as-it-filled-an-empty-day-with-some-fun-and-learning-which-was-much-appreciated/) - ['Behind the Scenes' at Oxford Museum of Natural History](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/behind-the-scenes-at-oxford-museum-of-natural-history/) - Awesome! Thanks. - [You get to meet people who are really enthusiastic about what they do](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/you-get-to-meet-people-who-are-really-enthusiastic-about-what-they-do/) - You get to meet people who are really enthusiastic about what they do and you get to go to really interesting places with your family. - [All of the field trips and activities are great fun](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/all-of-the-field-trips-and-activities-are-great-fun/) - All of the field trips and activities are great fun and Susan is very nice and interesting! - [I get to visit places most people can't visit like quarries](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/i-get-to-visit-places-most-people-cant-visit-like-quarries/) - I get to visit places most people can't visit like quarries. - [I get to do stuff that I wouldn't be able to do otherwise and collect fossils.](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/i-get-to-do-stuff-that-i-wouldnt-be-able-to-do-otherwise-and-collect-fossils/) - I get to do stuff that I wouldn't be able to do otherwise and collect fossils. - [It is really great fun and I love collecting fossils and learning about dinosaurs](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/it-is-really-great-fun-and-i-love-collecting-fossils-and-learning-about-dinosaurs/) - It is really great fun and I love collecting fossils and learning about dinosaurs. - [I love fossil hunting and the events give you access to places normally closed for the public.](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/i-love-fossil-hunting-and-the-events-give-you-access-to-places-normally-closed-for-the-public/) - I love fossil hunting and the events give you access to places normally closed for the public. - [We love Rockwatch](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/we-love-rockwatch/) - We love Rockwatch ... All their events and field trips, especially the Swanage residential, are fantastic fun, enjoyable and educational. My favourites have been- going behind the scenes at the Natural History Museum and the British Geological Survey. - [Thank you very much](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/thank-you-very-much/) - Thank you very much for the fantastic tour behind the scenes yesterday afternoon. Every department was fascinating and the enthusiasm of all the experts was infectious! - [You get news about rocks](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/you-get-news-about-rocks/) - You get news about rocks - [Thank you!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/thank-you-rockwatch/) - I am so happy to be accepted into your club. I am very interested in geology - especially fossils. So thank you for all the stuff in the starter pack and the joy of being in Rockwatch. - [Fabulous day 'Behind the Scenes' at Oxford Museum of Natural History](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/fabulous-day-behind-the-scenes-at-oxford-museum-of-natural-history/) - Thank you to Rockwatch and Oxford Museum of Natural History for another great Rockwatch event. Benjamin and myself really enjoyed it. - [Great Fieldtrip to Whitman's Quarry](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/great-fieldtrip-to-whitmans-quarry/) - I just wanted to say a massive thank you for arranging a brilliant visit on Saturday. We all loved it, and both children haven’t stopped talking about it. All fossils washed and claimed by them….! When is the next one ? - [South Wales Booty!](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/south-wales-booty/) - We really enjoyed the weekend in Wales - I weighed our backpacks when we got home: we collected 37 kilos of fossils!!! - [I've been a member for many years](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/ive-been-a-member-for-many-years/) - I've been a member for many years now and have loved every moment. Thank you so much for the interesting trips and dedicated people. The Dorset residential has to be the highlight! - [Just a short note to say thank you](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/just-a-short-note-to-say/) - Just a short note to say thank you so much for the museum visit on Friday. I have to say we were amazed last year when we were allowed to see the William Smith geology map at Lyme Regis. To be able to visit ‘behind the scenes’ at the NHM was another ‘once in a - [Rockwatch is a fantastic organisation](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/rockwatch-is-a-fantastic-organisation/) - Rockwatch is a fantastic organisation and has enthused my children into discovering the world of geology. The field trips that you organise are always great and finding fossils is the highlight for the children and the grown ups! - [Jurassic fossil hunt near Chedworth](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/1606/) - On behalf of our family, we would like to say a huge thank you to you for a great day of fossil hunting on Saturday. We really appreciate all of your hard work and dedication in planning, organising and facilitating these events. We found some lovely specimens to add to our growing collection. Many thanks - [I had a lovely time](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/i-had-a-lovely-time/) - I had a lovely time behind the scenes at the Natural History Museum last week, and I really enjoyed seeing all those things and learning lots more! I couldn't believe time went so fast! I loved the trilobites on the slab, and still am amazed how big some amonites were, and how small Bryozoans were! - [Thank you for organising the day](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/thank-you-for-organising-the-day/) - Thank you for organising the day. It was brilliant. - [It was such an amazing day](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/it-was-such-an-amazing-day/) - It was such an amazing day. Thank you so much! The girls and I will never forget it. - [Have just returned](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/have-just-returned/) - Have just returned from the behind the scenes tour at the NHM and felt we had to write and say thank you for a fantastic day. We thoroughly enjoyed it and could easily have spent much longer in there. Please pass on our thanks to the staff who are obviously passionate about their areas of - [We had an amazing time](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/we-had-an-amazing-time/) - We had a great time this afternoon. A real privilege to have been behind the scenes. Thank you so much for organizing it. - [I like reading the magazines](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/i-like-reading-the-magazines/) - I like reading the magazines. - [It is a really fun thing to be a part of](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/it-is-a-really-fun-thing-to-be-a-part-of/) - It is a really fun thing to be a part of. You learn loads and get to meet lots of different people along the way. - [It is a great way to learn about Earth's history and go to great events](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/it-is-a-great-way-to-learn-about-earths-history-and-go-to-great-events/) - It is a great way to learn about Earth's history and go to great events. - [I love being outdoors and climbing to get fossils](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/i-love-being-outdoors-and-climbing-to-get-fossils/) - I love being outdoors and climbing to get fossils. - [I get to go on field trips and find fossils and minerals](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/i-get-to-go-on-field-trips-and-find-fossils-and-minerals/) - I get to go on field trips and find fossils and minerals. - [Everyone is extremely nice, and the experts help you learn](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/everyone-is-extremely-nice-and-the-experts-help-you-learn/) - Everyone is extremely nice, and the experts help you learn more about places you previously knew nothing about. - [It inspires people of all ages](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/it-inspires-people-of-all-ages/) - It inspires people of all ages and you meet fantastic people who will be there with you for the years to come! - [I love being part of Rockwatch](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/i-love-being-part-of-rockwatch/) - I love being part of Rockwatch because it gives me a chance to talk with other geologists, experts and find fossils. - [I like getting a magazine which I am interested in](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/i-like-getting-a-magazine-which-i-am-interested-in/) - I like getting a magazine which I am interested in. - [I really like the fact sheets and magazine](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/testimonial/i-really-like-the-fact-sheets-and-magazine/) - I really like the fact sheets and magazine - they are really interesting. 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[Rockwatch news](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/rockwatch-news/) - [Essex](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/essex/) - [pebbles](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/pebbles/) - [Mary Anning](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/mary-anning/) - [Whitby](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/whitby/) - [International Geodiversity Day](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/international-geodiversity-day/) - [UNESCO](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/unesco/) - [Geologists' Association Lecture](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/geologists-association-lecture/) - [Rockstars](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/rockstars/) - [National Fossil Day](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/national-fossil-day/) - [Clare Byrne](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/clare-byrne/) - [i-SPY](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/i-spy/) - [Fossils and Rocks Guide](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/fossils-and-rocks-guide/) - [World Book Day](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/world-book-day/) - [I-SPY Fossils and Rocks](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/i-spy-fossils-and-rocks/) - [admin assistant](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/admin-assistant/) - [Dinosaurs in the Park](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/dinosaurs-in-the-park/) - [Manchester](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/manchester/) - [join Rockwatch](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/join-rockwatch/) - [gift membership](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/gift-membership/) - [Schoolrocks](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/schoolrocks/) - [schools](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/schools/) - [The Geological Society](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/the-geological-society/) - [Harrow and Hillingdon Geological Society](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/harrow-and-hillingdon-geological-society/) - [half term](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/half-term/) - [school holidays](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/school-holidays/) - [Megalosaurus Month](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/megalosaurus-month/) - [open house](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/open-house/) - [Burlington House](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/burlington-house/) - [chalk](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/chalk/) - [Chilterns](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/chilterns/) - [ask an ologist](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/ask-an-ologist/) - [DK](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/dk/) - [webinar](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/webinar/) - [ask an expert](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/ask-an-expert/) - [Earth Science](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/earth-science/) - [Somerset Earth Science Centre](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/somerset-earth-science-centre/) - [fossil hunting](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/fossil-hunting/) - [Walton-on-the-Naze](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/walton-on-the-naze/) - [FOG](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/fog/) - [Leeson House](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/leeson-house/) - [membership](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/membership/) - [gift](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/gift/) - [Christmas](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/christmas/) - [GeoLab](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/geolab/) - [Professor Paul Wright](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/professor-paul-wright/) - [The Fossil Keeper's Treasure](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/the-fossil-keepers-treasure/) - [Amy Atwater](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/amy-atwater/) - [vacancy](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/vacancy/) - [volunteer](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/volunteer/) - [join our team](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/join-our-team/) - [geopark](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/geopark/) - [GeoBus](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/geobus/) - [Russell Society](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/russell-society/) - [Folkestone](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/folkestone/) - [Kent](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/kent/) - [Stone Age](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/stone-age/) - [Iron Age](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/iron-age/) - [Crime](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/crime/) - [CSI](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/csi/) - [curling](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/curling/) - [granite](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/granite/) - [Olympics](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/olympics/) - [sport](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/tag/sport/) ## Team Groups - [RMC](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team_group/rmc/) - [Former RW](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/team_group/former-rw/) ## Events Tags - [BGS](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/bgs/) - [Festival of Geology](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/festival-of-geology/) - [Fossil Hunt](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/fossil-hunt/) - [Fieldtrip](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/fieldtrip/) - [Geologists' Association Lecture](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/geologists-association-lecture/) - [Yorkshire Geology Month](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/yorkshire-geology-month/) - [Hull Geological Society](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/hull-geological-society/) - [South Wales Group of the GA](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/south-wales-group-of-the-ga/) - [Liverpool Geological Society](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/liverpool-geological-society/) - [Harrow and Hillingdon Geological Society](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/harrow-and-hillingdon-geological-society/) - [Hidden Horizons](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/hidden-horizons/) - [Warwickshire Geological Conservation Group](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/warwickshire-geological-conservation-group/) - [Annual Residential Fieldtrip](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/annual-residential-fieldtrip/) - [Hidden](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/hidden/) - [UKAFH](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/ukafh/) - [Sedgwick Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/sedgwick-museum/) - [Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/museum/) - [The Yorkshire Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/the-yorkshire-museum/) - [Saffron Walden Museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/saffron-walden-museum/) - [Geowalk](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/geowalk/) - [Geowalks](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/geowalks/) - [Rock n Gem Show](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/rock-n-gem-show/) - [Festival](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/festival/) - [Roadshow](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/roadshow/) - [Quarry](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/quarry/) - [dinosaur](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/dinosaur/) - [geology](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/geology/) - [Geological Society](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/geological-society/) - [Open House](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/open-house/) - [fossil festival](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/fossil-festival/) - [Crystal Palace](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/crystal-palace/) - [Conservation](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/conservation/) - [Family](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/family/) - [Fossil hunting](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/fossil-hunting/) - [Rockwatch](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/rockwatch/) - [Bracklesham](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/bracklesham/) - [Dinosaur footprints](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/dinosaur-footprints/) - [lecture](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/lecture/) - [talk](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/talk/) - [Essex](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/essex/) - [Walton-on-the-Naze](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/walton-on-the-naze/) - [Bead](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/bead/) - [after dark](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/after-dark/) - [Free Family drop in](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/free-family-drop-in/) - [Iain Stewart](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/iain-stewart/) - [Manchester Geological Association](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/manchester-geological-association/) - [Cambridge Geological Society](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/cambridge-geological-society/) - [Fens](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/fens/) - [older Rockwatchers](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/older-rockwatchers/) - [Planets](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/planets/) - [Leicester Literary and Philosophical Society](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/leicester-literary-and-philosophical-society/) - [minerals](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/minerals/) - [gems](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/gems/) - [exhibitors](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/exhibitors/) - [fossils](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/fossils/) - [families](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/families/) - [shropshire](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/shropshire/) - [lea quarry](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/lea-quarry/) - [fossilhunt](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/fossilhunt/) - [Lincolnshire](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/lincolnshire/) - [fair](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/fair/) - [Expo](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/expo/) - [family event](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/family-event/) - [Family fun day](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/family-fun-day/) - [activities](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/activities/) - [children](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/children/) - [British Geological Survey](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/british-geological-survey/) - [geologists' association](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/geologists-association/) - [GA](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/ga/) - [geohazards](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/geohazards/) - [exhibition](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/exhibition/) - [dinosaurs](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/dinosaurs/) - [yorkshire](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/yorkshire/) - [jurassic](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/jurassic/) - [beach](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/beach/) - [Runswick bay](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/runswick-bay/) - [Fossil fair](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/fossil-fair/) - [Fossil](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/fossil/) - [walks](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/walks/) - [stalls](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/stalls/) - [mineral](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/mineral/) - [show](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/show/) - [sussex](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/sussex/) - [dealers](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/dealers/) - [Sidmouth](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/sidmouth/) - [Devon](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/devon/) - [rocks](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/rocks/) - [talks](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/talks/) - [ichthyosaur](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/ichthyosaur/) - [plesiosaur](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/plesiosaur/) - [somerset](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/somerset/) - [Dorset](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/dorset/) - [Scotland](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/scotland/) - [seaside](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/seaside/) - [much wenlock](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/much-wenlock/) - [trilobites](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/trilobites/) - [family day](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/family-day/) - [free](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/free/) - [south wales](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/south-wales/) - [geological](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/geological/) - [gem](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/gem/) - [residential](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/residential/) - [Rock](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/rock/) - [St Davids](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/st-davids/) - [Yorkshire coast](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/yorkshire-coast/) - [Craft](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/craft/) - [clayton bay](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/clayton-bay/) - [sidcup](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/sidcup/) - [gemstones](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/gemstones/) - [lectures](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/lectures/) - [displays](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/displays/) - [behind the scenes](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/behind-the-scenes/) - [Lapworth](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/lapworth/) - [Birmingham](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/birmingham/) - [weekend](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/weekend/) - [wales](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/wales/) - [triassic](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/triassic/) - [Derbyshire](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/derbyshire/) - [Ashover](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/ashover/) - [National Stone Centre](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/national-stone-centre/) - [natural history museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/natural-history-museum/) - [tours](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/tours/) - [quizzes](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/quizzes/) - [Red Crags](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/red-crags/) - [London Clay](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/london-clay/) - [Skipsea](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/skipsea/) - [Fife](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/fife/) - [Angus Miller](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/angus-miller/) - [coast](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/coast/) - [erosion](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/erosion/) - [SSSI](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/sssi/) - [UCL](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/ucl/) - [University College London](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/university-college-london/) - [tour](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/tour/) - [hunt](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/hunt/) - [shipwreck museum](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/shipwreck-museum/) - [faceting](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/faceting/) - [wire wrapping](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/wire-wrapping/) - [silver smithing](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/silver-smithing/) - [plaster casting](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/plaster-casting/) - [hands-on activities](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/hands-on-activities/) - [coastal](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/coastal/) - [pebbles](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/pebbles/) - [Throndon Country Park](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/throndon-country-park/) - [adventure](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/adventure/) - [discovery](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/discovery/) - [Royal Society](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/royal-society/) - [Summer Science](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/summer-science/) - [fog](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/fog/) - [Dr Anjana Khatwa](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/dr-anjana-khatwa/) - [Glacier Girl](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/glacier-girl/) - [dig deeper](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/dig-deeper/) - [lyme regis](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/lyme-regis/) - [imperial college](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/imperial-college/) - [christmas lecture](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/christmas-lecture/) - [Harrow & Hillingdon Geological Society](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/harrow-hillingdon-geological-society/) - [HHGS](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/hhgs/) - [Rock Show Online](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/rock-show-online/) - [The Royal Society](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/the-royal-society/) - [vGASS 2021](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/vgass-2021/) - [National Museum of Wales](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/national-museum-of-wales/) - [Geology Society](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/geology-society/) - [London](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/london/) - [Bristol Alumni Network](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/bristol-alumni-network/) - [Spring Showcase 2022](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/spring-showcase-2022/) - [Jurassic Coast](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/jurassic-coast/) - [Buckingham](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/buckingham/) - [Walk](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/walk/) - [stones](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/stones/) - [mary anning](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/mary-anning/) - [geodiversity](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/geodiversity/) - [UNESCO](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/unesco/) - [International Geodiversity Day](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/international-geodiversity-day/) - [online event](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/online-event/) - [geodetecting](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/geodetecting/) - [Yorkshire Fossil Festival](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/yorkshire-fossil-festival/) - [Scottish Geology Festival](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/scottish-geology-festival/) - [holidays](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/holidays/) - [workshop](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/workshop/) - [virtual event](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/virtual-event/) - [Edinburgh Science Festival](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/edinburgh-science-festival/) - [science](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/science/) - [Summer Science Exhibition](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/summer-science-exhibition/) - [science festival](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/science-festival/) - [summer holidays](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/summer-holidays/) - [schools](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/schools/) - [Schoolrocks](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/schoolrocks/) - [Leeson House](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/leeson-house/) - [The Geological Society](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/the-geological-society/) - [half term](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/half-term/) - [school holidays](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/school-holidays/) - [Gological Society](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/gological-society/) - [open day](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/open-day/) - [fun day](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/fun-day/) - [chalk](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/chalk/) - [Peak District](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/peak-district/) - [webinar](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/webinar/) - [ask am ologist](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/ask-am-ologist/) - [DK](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/dk/) - [Earth Science](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/earth-science/) - [Oxford](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/oxford/) - [Rockstars](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/rockstars/) - [Competition](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/competition/) - [Prizes](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/prizes/) - [GeoLab](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/geolab/) - [Staithes](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/staithes/) - [Rockwatch event](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/rockwatch-event/) - [workshops](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/workshops/) - [Geopark](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/geopark/) - [Kent](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/kent/) - [Folkestone](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/folkestone/) - [West Sussex](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/west-sussex/) - [Stone Age](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/stone-age/) - [Iron Age](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/iron-age/) - [Prehistory](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/prehistory/) - [CSI](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/csi/) - [Geoscience](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/tags/geoscience/) ## Event Categories - [Rockwatch Event](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/categories/rockwatch-event/) - [Museum Event](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/categories/museum-event/) - Events run by museums - [Rock & Fossil Fairs](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/categories/rock-fossil-fairs/) - Events run by www.rockngem.co.uk/ - [Other Events](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/categories/other-events/) - Other geology events happening around the country not organised by Rockwatch - [Early Bird](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/events/categories/early-bird/) - An early warning on a major Rockwatch event! ## Product categories - [Back Issues](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/product-category/back-issues/) - [Book](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/product-category/books/) - Book reviews ## Product tags - [magazine](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/product-tag/magazine/) - [Rockwatch](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/product-tag/rockwatch/) - [special edition](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/product-tag/special-edition/) - [Rockwatch magaine](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/product-tag/rockwatch-magaine/) - [Rockwatch magazine](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/product-tag/rockwatch-magazine/) - [past issue](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/product-tag/past-issue/) - [book](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/product-tag/book/) - [i-SPY](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/product-tag/i-spy/) ## Picture tag - [Annual residential fieldtrip](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/annual-residential-fieldtrip/) - [Dorset](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/dorset/) - [Rockstar](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/rockstar/) - [ISSUE 86](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/issue-86/) - [Fountain Paint Pot](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/fountain-paint-pot/) - [In thermal basins](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/in-thermal-basins/) - [Thermal features](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/thermal-features/) - [Visitors](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/visitors/) - [Yellowstone National Park](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/yellowstone-national-park/) - [Issue 85](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/issue-85/) - [12HM36](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/12hm36/) - [2012](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/2012/) - [Canada](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/canada/) - [Compass Minerals](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/compass-minerals/) - [Goderich Mine](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/goderich-mine/) - [Ontario](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/ontario/) - [Salt](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/salt/) - [Sifto Salt](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/sifto-salt/) - [underground](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/underground/) - [fabulous find](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/fabulous-find/) - [Flickr](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/flickr/) - [Patagonia](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/patagonia/) - [England](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/england/) - [Scotland March-April 2013](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/scotland-march-april-2013/) - [Fieldwork](https://www.rockwatch.org.uk/ngg_tag/fieldwork/)